Artists should never think of themselves as an idol. Fame is a side effect of one's work.

From the moment you are born, you could die. I think as an artist it is important to meditate on that.

I realise the power of art that does not hang on the walls of galleries.

When you have a nonverbal conversation with a total stranger, then he cant cover himself with words, he cant create a wall.

The brother of my grandfather was the patriarch of the Orthodox Church and revered as a saint. So everything in my childhood is about total sacrifice, whether to religion or to communism. This is what is engraved on me. This is why I have this insane willpower. My body is now beginning to be falling apart, but I will do it to the end. I don't care. With me it is about whatever it takes.

Most artists create foundations where they put their own work. Here I'm not putting my own work. I'm just creating the chambers.

Every party is the same, too many people, too little food, and you have to wait around. I'm extremely bored with parties.