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The passion for art is, as for believers, very religious. It unites people, its message is of common humanity. Art has become my religion - others pray in church. It's a banality, but you don't possess art, it possesses you. It's like falling in love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art has a profound and unifying power, akin to a religious experience, that can deeply affect individuals.
Francois Pinault compares the passion for art to religious devotion, suggesting that art has the power to connect people through a shared understanding of humanity. He conveys the idea that art is not something that can be owned; instead, it possesses those who create or appreciate it, leading to a transformative experience much like falling in love.
Themes
ArtPassionHumanityReligionLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a gallery opening speech to emphasize the importance of art in bringing people together.
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