Quote by David Hockney

What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing. You wouldn't be an artist unless you wanted to share an experience, a thought.

What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them clos

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of an artist is to create art that allows people to connect with something. Art is seen as a means of sharing experiences and thoughts, and artists are portrayed as individuals who are driven by a desire to foster this connection through their work. It implies that the act of creating art is rooted in the intention of bridging the gap between the artist and the audience, ultimately striving to bring people closer together through the shared experience of art.

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Art

By David Hockney

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