I think everyone sees beauty. Art is a way to respond
AGNES MARTINA definition of art is that it makes concrete our most subtle emotions. I think the highest form of art is music. It’s the most abstract of all art expression.
More Agnes Martin Quotes
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All that seems like error is not error; and it all has to be done. That which seems like a false step is the next step.
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I’m very careful not to have ideas, because they’re inaccurate.
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I want to say that they are not what they seem to be. I want to say that all that seems like fantastic mistakes are not mistake.
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That which takes us by surprise-moments of happiness-that is inspiration.
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I think it’s a response in our minds to perfection. It’s too bad, people not realizing that their minds expand beyond this world.
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There’s not any hint of nature. And still everybody responds, I think.
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Once he sees this fact his feet are on the path. If you want to know the truth you will know it.
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I used to meditate until I learned to stop thinking.
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We all have the same concern, but the artist must know exactly what the experience is. He must pursue the truth relentlessly
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Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye, it is in the mind.
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Inspiration is there all the time. For everyone whose mind is not clouded over with thoughts whether they realize it or not.
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They are immeasurable, completely lacking in substance. They are perfect and sublime. This is the subject matter of art.
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Any material may be used but the theme is the same and the response is the same for all artwork.
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You must find the things that you do like. The things that are acceptable to your mind.
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The Minimalists are idealist. They want to minimise themselves in favour of the ideal. But I just can’t. You see, my paintings are not cool.
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