Martin Firrell: Quotes about art

Martin Firrell is British artist and activist. Explore interesting quotes on art.

Martin Firrell: 132 quotes0 likes

“I realized that the only possible response was to go to my wonderful local café, Maison Bertaux, check everyone was well, eat a little cake and then make art. To me, making art, and in particular public art, is always an assertion of our humanity and our strength.”

In response to the London bombings of 7 July 2005, quoted in the International Herald Tribune (19 September 2005).

“I believe we have to put art back at the center of everyday life rather than allowing it to become a specialist activity at the margins of society.”

Quoted in The International Herald Tribune (19 September 2005).

“Art is like a fart for the soul. Better out than in.”

on the topic of public art, quoted at franceinlondon.com (September 2004).

“Art’s true purpose is to be human as opposed to some rarefied activity set away from real life. I think art should help you to navigate the real challenges of being a human being.”

Quoted in the documentary The Question Mark Inside broadcast in the UK by Sky Arts (30 October 2009).

“Why settle for the art world when you can have the whole world?”

Quoted in the documentary The Question Mark Inside broadcast in the UK by Sky Arts (30 October 2009).

“Art should help you to navigate the real challenges of being a human being.”

Quoted in the documentary Art in a Word by Vera Baghiroli, qoob tv (22 July 2008).