Balthus
1908 - 2001
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Quotes
Biography
Balthus was a renowned French-Polish painter known for his controversial and provocative figurative artworks. Born as Balthasar Klossowski in Paris in 1908, he started painting at a young age and quickly gained recognition for his unique style featuring unsettling and erotically charged subjects. Throughout his career, Balthus maintained a reclusive lifestyle and was often criticized for the perceived taboo nature of his artworks. Despite the controversies, his paintings continue to captivate audiences with their mysterious and symbolic imagery.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Painting is a language which cannot be replaced by another language.
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I have always believed that to be an artist is to see, not to advertise.
3
The painter and the viewers are actors, both have roles.
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The Noblest Pleasure is the Joy of Understanding.
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Painting is stronger than me, it makes me do its bidding.