portraitart
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“In conceptual art, the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.”
— Sol LeWitt
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“I don’t listen to what art critics say. I don’t know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is.” — Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat in his studio, New York, 1982. Photo by Gianfranco Gorgoni © Maya Gorgoni.
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“Good artists do not copy, great artists do not steal.”
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What are you trying to prove?
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“Good artists do not copy, great artists do not steal.”
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“Good artists do not copy, great artists do not steal.”
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“Good artists do not copy, great artists do not steal.”
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“I don’t listen to what art critics say. I don’t know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is.”
Jean-Michel Basquiat
In This Case
1983
acrylic and oilstick on canvas
77 7/8 x 73 ¾ in.
Price realised
USD 93,105,000
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“Good artists do not copy, great artists do not steal.”
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“I don’t want to express violence or anger or hate in my art. I want to express forgiveness.”
Raymond Pettibon
“OF A SCENE ON WHICH REAL ISM WAS NEW DRAWING”
2000
Ink, felt-tip pen, and newspaper collage on paper
27.5 x 21.5 cm.
Price Realised
EUR 6,300
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“An idea is more important than style. Style is merely the vehicle for the idea.”
— Sol LeWitt
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“You change the world by being yourself.”
Yoko Ono
Cut Piece
1964
performed in New Works of Yoko Ono,
Carnegie Recital Hall, New York
March 21, 1965
Photo: Minoru Niizuma
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“The purpose of art is mystery.”
René Magritte
The Rape
1966
graphite on wove paper
35.9 x 27 cm (14 1/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
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“Concept is king. Without a strong idea, style is just decoration.”
– Unknown