The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.

Jackson Pollock

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Topic

Artistic process Creativity Painting Art

Author

Jackson Pollock

Source

Possibilities

Language

English

Time

1948 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Painter Artist

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Pollock, Jackson. "My Painting." Possibilities, no. 1, Winter 1947-1948, p. 79.

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We must travel in the direction of our fear.

John Berryman

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Topic
Facing one's fears Courage Fear

Author

John Berryman
Source
A Point of Age
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
Advice
Language
English
Time
1942 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Berryman, John. "A Point of Age." Poems. New Directions, 1942.

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The greatness of art, like poetry or music, is that it is totally unnecessary.

Christo

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Topic
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Author

Christo
Source
D Magazine
Medium
Interview
Language
English
Time
2011 2010s 21st century
Authentication Score 0
Citation

Christo. "Interview: Christo On the Freedom of Unnecessary Art." Interviewed by Peter Simek. D Magazine, 24 Feb. 2011.