Quote by Austin Kleon

The artist is a collector. Not a hoarder, mind you, there's a difference: Hoarders collect indiscriminately, artists collect selectively. They only collect things that they really love.

The artist is a collector. Not a hoarder, mind you, there's

Summary

This quote suggests that artists, unlike hoarders, are selective collectors who only gather things they truly cherish. It highlights the distinction between these two acts of accumulation. Hoarders accumulate without discernment, whereas artists carefully assemble a collection based on their deep appreciation and connection to each item. By emphasizing this difference, the quote highlights the intentional and artistic nature of collecting for artists, implying that their collections are more purposeful and meaningful.

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By Austin Kleon

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