Quote by Steven Wright

I like to go to art museums and name the untitled paintings...Boy With Pail...Kitten On Fire.

I like to go to art museums and name the untitled paintings.

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This quote humorously highlights an amusing practice of naming untitled paintings in art museums with creative, unconventional titles. It suggests that rather than leaving the artwork without a title, the speaker takes the liberty of imagining quirky and whimsical names for them. This playful approach brings a sense of personal interpretation and imagination to the viewing experience, adding an element of amusement and individuality to the art appreciation process.

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