Quote by Marcel Duchamp

I like living, breathing better than working...my art is that of living. Each second, each breath is a work which is inscribed nowhere, which is neither visual nor cerebral, it's a sort of constant euphoria.

I like living, breathing better than working...my art is tha

Summary

This quote highlights the artist's perspective on life and work. They prioritize the experience of simply living and breathing over the act of laboring. The artist perceives living as their true art form, where each second and breath is a unique creation in itself. These transient moments of existence bring them a sense of constant euphoria that cannot be confined to traditional forms of expression like visuals or intellect. By emphasizing the joy found in the simple act of being alive, the artist emphasizes the value of life's intangible and fleeting moments.

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Life Art Happiness

By Marcel Duchamp

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