Quote by David Hockney

Anyway I feel myself a bit on the edge on the art world, but I don't mind, I'm just pursuing my work in a very excited way. And there isn't really a mainstream anymore, is there?

Anyway I feel myself a bit on the edge on the art world, but

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing a sense of detachment from the art world but expresses no concern about it. They have a passionate and enthusiastic approach to their work, indicating that personal fulfillment and creativity are more important to them than being part of any mainstream or conforming to popular trends. Furthermore, the speaker questions the existence of a unified mainstream in art, suggesting that art is continuously evolving and diverse, with no single dominant style or path to follow.

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By David Hockney

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