The irrepressible spirit that made his playing seem like good conversation is the Rubinstein legacy for pianists, if they can read more

The irrepressible spirit that made his playing seem like good conversation is the Rubinstein legacy for pianists, if they can pick up their heads from the keyboard long enough to claim it.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

I've been called many names like perfectionist, difficult and obsessive. I think it takes obsession, takes searching for the details read more

I've been called many names like perfectionist, difficult and obsessive. I think it takes obsession, takes searching for the details for any artist to be good.

Pictures deface walls more often than they decorate them.

Pictures deface walls more often than they decorate them.

The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.

The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.

Give me a museum and I'll fill it.

Give me a museum and I'll fill it.

Art is either plagiarism or revolution.

Art is either plagiarism or revolution.

Why should I paint dead fish, onions and beer glasses? Girls are so much prettier.

Why should I paint dead fish, onions and beer glasses? Girls are so much prettier.