We're in a post-conceptual era where it's really the artist's idea and vision that are prized rather than the ability to master the crafts that support the work. Today, our understanding of an artist is closer to a philosopher than to a craftsman.
Jeffrey DeitchTo be in Brazil and see the work of Os Gรชmeos or to be in England and see what Banksy is doing is pretty fascinating to me.
Jeffrey DeitchEvery day you run into artists on the streets in SoHo or other creative people you want to do something with. There's nothing to match that chance encounter.
Jeffrey Deitch