I think there should be a reworking of the value structure of art. The value is when the … - Lawrence Weiner

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Lawrence Weiner

I think there should be a reworking of the value structure of art. The value is when the artist makes a first engagement with society. That work has the most value. That is the function of the artist. That result.

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Once you know about a work of mine you own it. There's no way I can climb inside somebody's head and remove it.

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