Quote by Lena Dunham

My parents are artists in their world, in the world of modern artists, you are supposed to just go into your studio and tune everything out, and your entire relationship with your work is supposed to be a super private one. That was the way to do it and you weren't deeply truly artistic if that wasn't the way you were engaging the press.

My parents are artists in their world, in the world of moder

Summary

This quote suggests that in the world of modern artists, there is an expectation for artists to separate themselves from the outside world and immerse themselves solely in their work. The idea is that artists should maintain a private and personal relationship with their art, and engaging with the press or public would be seen as a hindrance to their true artistic expression. The quote implies that this is the perceived notion of how artists should operate in order to be considered genuinely artistic in their approach.

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By Lena Dunham

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