I think when we talk of craft we talk of a certain set of processes, whether that be clay of glass if jewelry or textiles, and we look back through history instantly.

To appreciate art you’ve got to work at it a bit.

Desmond Morris says that men make better artists because they are greater risk-takers; on the other hand, he thinks that women are better organisers and diplomats and more suited to become politicians.

It is true that there are not many smiling faces in modern art galleries. Happy art is much harder to make. Art and humour are uneasy bedfellows. Artists need strong feelings to motivate them to make things. I am often fuelled by anger.

Art is not some fun add-on to life.

Beauty and seriousness are perhaps the most shocking tactics left to artists these days.

If you're in the culture business, you're not so locked in to your class, or you can have fun with it.