Quote by Baz Luhrmann

I feel funny about owning art. I don't really want to say: 'Wow, come and see my Monet - it's in a dark room at the bottom of my cellar.'

I feel funny about owning art. I don't really want to say: '

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This quote reflects a sense of discomfort with owning art solely for the purpose of personal display and status. The speaker expresses an aversion to the idea of owning valuable artwork as a means of showing off, emphasizing the irony in possessing something beautiful yet hiding it away. Instead, they imply a preference for art to be appreciated and enjoyed by others in a more accessible and communal manner.

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