Alberto Giacometti Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alberto Giacometti.

Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) was a renowned Swiss artist and sculptor. His distinctive and elongated figures, characterized by a sense of existentialism and isolation, made him a prominent figure in the Surrealist and Existentialist movements. Giacometti's works often explored the human condition and the fragility of existence. He gained international recognition for his bronze sculptures which captured the essence of the human form. His most famous sculpture, "L'Homme qui marche" (Walking Man), became one of the most expensive artworks ever sold. Throughout his career, Giacometti's unique artistic vision left an indelible mark on the art world.

In every work of art the subject is primordial, whether the

In every work of art the subject is primordial, whether the artist knows it or not. The measure of the formal qualities is only a sign of the measure of the artist's obsession with his subject the form is always in proportion to the obsession.

Alberto Giacometti


All I can do will only ever be a faint image of what I see a

All I can do will only ever be a faint image of what I see and my success will always be less than my failure or perhaps equal to the failure.

Alberto Giacometti

Failure