The book, the idea of a book or the image of a book, is a symbol of learning, of transmitting knowledge.. I make my own books to find my way through the old stories.
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Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope that you will.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is an ongoing journey rather than a destination, driven by our hopes and desires.
This quote by Anselm Kiefer suggests that the experience of creating and engaging with art is a continuous process fueled by aspiration and longing. It emphasizes that the pursuit of artistic expression is not about achieving a final goal, but rather about the journey itself and the hope that motivates it. The notion of never fully arriving speaks to the inherent challenges and infinite possibilities within the realm of creativity.
Themes
ArtLongingJourneyHopeCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an art opening, you might say, 'As Anselm Kiefer eloquently states, 'Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope that you will,' emphasizing that our creative journeys are never truly complete.'
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