A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind. – Eugene Ionesco
Beauty is a precious trace that eternity causes to appear to us and that it takes away from us. A manifestation of eternity, and a sign of death as well. – Eugene Ionesco
There is no religion in which everyday life is not considered a prison there is no philosophy or ideology that does not think that we live in alienation. – Eugene Ionesco
The end of childhood is when things cease to astonish us. When the world seems familiar, when one has got used to existence, one has become an adult. – Eugene Ionesco
I love art dealers. In some ways, theyre my favorite people in the art world. Really. I love that they put their money where their taste is, create their own aesthetic universes, support artists, employ people, and do all of this while letting us see art for free. Many are visionaries. – Jerry Saltz