Truths in Contradiction
I believe in contradiction. Life is full of contradictory truths, and art must reflect this
Jenny Holzer
American conceptual artist who uses words and language as her primary medium to create site-specific installations exploring truth, morality, and politics.
All moments: Jenny Holzer
- Politics Hidden in Plain Sight — Jenny Holzer
Politics is everywhere, even in how we read text. The artist must reveal this politics
- Truths in Text — Jenny Holzer
My Truisms are not truths, they are questions. I offer contradictory statements to make people think
- Composing Reality — Jenny Holzer
I write about reality, but the writing itself is composition, creating meaning from chaos
- Power of the Precise Phrase — Jenny Holzer
One word can break a wall. Language is not decoration, it is a weapon and medicine
- Building the Future with Words — Jenny Holzer
Words are tools for change. Art must affect reality, not just decorate it
- Word as Sculpture — Jenny Holzer
Text has form like sculpture. Words occupy space and transform it. This is my material
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The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
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All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
- Spontaneous Music — André 3000
The best music comes spontaneously. When you're not trying, it just appears
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.