A lot of abstract painters seem to be doing everything all at once now. And so these different styles are jibing and not so jibing, and they're clashing. But they all seem to be working in their own domain. Whereas back in the '60s, man, it was kind of a dull world. It was a vital world. But it was kind of contained and not too recognized by the public. Now art is absolutely recognized by the public.
Edward RuschaI wasn't captivated by the romance of Paris or London. I love visiting, but I'd rather be in L.A.
Edward RuschaI barely knew I wanted to be an artist. I liked my art classes and painting was fun, I guess, but I didn't realize that seeing the country was going to inspire me to further explore that... but that's what it did.
Edward RuschaThe difference between psychedelia and digitalia ages will seem like a smooth blending in years to come and will be a mere blip on the screen.
Edward Ruscha