Maurizio Cattelan

I like to make art that's a bit like a Trojan horse, something that looks innocent on the outside, but has something else inside.

I think the best art is the art that makes you uncomfortable, that challenges your assumptions.

I don't think art should be exclusive. I think it should be for everyone.

I'm not trying to be a genius. I'm just trying to be myself.

I think art should be a bit like a game, something that you can play with.

I'm not interested in making art that's just decorative. I want to make art that has something to say.

I like to make art that's a bit like a question mark, something that makes you wonder.

I'm not trying to change the world. I'm just trying to make people think, even if it's just for a moment.

I think the best art is the art that stays with you, that you keep thinking about long after you've seen it.

I like to make art that's a bit like a secret, something that you have to discover for yourself.

I'm not interested in making art that's beautiful in a traditional sense. I'm interested in making art that's powerful.

I think art should be a bit like a mirror, reflecting our fears and desires.

I like to make art that's a bit like a dream, something that's not quite real, but feels very real.

I don't believe in rules. I believe in breaking them.

I'm interested in the things that make us human, the things that we all share, even if we don't realize it.

I like to make art that's a bit like a punch in the face, something that wakes you up.

I think the best art is the art that makes you feel alive, even if it's just for a moment.

I'm not trying to be popular. I'm just trying to be honest with myself.

I think art should be a bit like a virus, something that infects you and changes the way you see the world.

I believe that making people laugh is a profound act of subversion.