Quote by William S. Burroughs

Nothing exists until or unless it is observed. An artist is making something exist by observing it. And his hope for other people is that they will also make it exist by observing it. I call it creative observation. Creative viewing.

Nothing exists until or unless it is observed. An artist is

Summary

This quote suggests that nothing truly exists until someone perceives or observes it. By viewing something as an artist, they bring it into existence. Moreover, the artist hopes that others will also observe and experience what they have created, thus giving it further existence. This concept is referred to as "creative observation" or "creative viewing," highlighting the power of perceiving and experiencing art in making it come to life. The quote emphasizes the active role of both the artist and the audience in the creation and existence of artistic expressions.

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