Anger Quote by Yves Klein
““At present, I am particularly excited by "bad taste." I have the deep feeling that there exists in the very essence of bad taste a power capable of creating those things situated far beyond what is traditionally termed "The Work of Art." I wish to play with human feeling, with its "morbidity" in a cold and ferocious manner.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1960s Art Manifesto, Yves Klein, 1960
Klein sees “bad taste” as a raw, powerful force that can break artistic conventions and evoke strong, unsettling emotions.
In simple terms: He believes shocking aesthetics can create new art beyond tradition.
Embrace unsettling aesthetics to expand creative boundaries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- performance art
- experimental design
- provocative advertising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use discomfort constructively?
- What boundaries can you safely push?
Bad taste may alienate audiences and limit commercial success.