The internet has extended the possibility of making art to more people, and particularly of enabling it to be seen by others. I am sure the internet is having a profound impact on art, particularly those who have grown up with it, but making good art will remain as difficult (and as easy) as it ever was. Having a lasting impact may become more not less difficult.

For example, in England, we teach about Expressionism, but it is not the same in England as it is in Germany, because Expressionism is more important in the history of German art. So although it is the same history, the emphasis is different.

I think that cultural influence is very deep, it is not on the surface and this is true in every culture.

The person you admire was true to himself. You can only truly honour him by being true to yourself.

In the period of '60s to the '90s, British art schools were small, and the number of student was small. The personal contact was great.

There is no doubt when one comes from the West to China one understands pop art as having originally developed as part of Western tradition. There is a historical development, in which things find resonance in different places.

It is very important to develop the thing that you are naturally good at, that you are truly interested in.