Author: Maurizio Cattelan

Quotes

I would describe myself as a tallish, shy, middle-aged man who equally loves his work and his freedom. And a good liar!

I would describe myself as a tallish, shy, middle-aged man who equally loves his work and his freedom. And a good liar!

- Maurizio Cattelan

Every work of art is a great promise of escape and, therefore, like an open invitation.

Every work of art is a great promise of escape and, therefore, like an open invitation.

- Maurizio Cattelan

I like to produce work for specific places, and it is difficult to do repeat shows in the same space.

I like to produce work for specific places, and it is difficult to do repeat shows in the same space.

- Maurizio Cattelan

The best art is on the street.

The best art is on the street.

- Maurizio Cattelan

I was jealous of colleagues when I should have been happy for them. I decided to save my energy. If you think they are great works, you should buy them.

I was jealous of colleagues when I should have been happy for them. I decided to save my energy. If you think they are great works, you should buy them.

- Maurizio Cattelan

Laughter is a Trojan horse to enter into direct contact with the unconscious, strike the imagination, and trigger visceral reactions.

Laughter is a Trojan horse to enter into direct contact with the unconscious, strike the imagination, and trigger visceral reactions.

- Maurizio Cattelan

What's the point of our life? Everything seems absurd until we die, and then it makes sense.

What's the point of our life? Everything seems absurd until we die, and then it makes sense.

- Maurizio Cattelan

If you are searching to figure out what is true and what is not, you will have a sad life. It means you have too much time, and you should do a hobby - like collecting art.

If you are searching to figure out what is true and what is not, you will have a sad life. It means you have too much time, and you should do a hobby - like collecting art.

- Maurizio Cattelan

Stuffed animals are sad and scary; they have humorous and tragic qualities.

Stuffed animals are sad and scary; they have humorous and tragic qualities.

- Maurizio Cattelan

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