Maurizio Cattelan

I’m not a conceptual artist. I’m just lazy.

Art is a way to survive. It's not a luxury.

My art is not about provocation, it’s about observation.

I always try to make art that connects with people, even if it’s through a laugh or a punch in the stomach.

I feel like a spy in the art world.

I’m an artist, but I’m also an entertainer.

My work is about failure, about being a loser.

I don’t believe in masterpieces. I believe in moments.

I like to make things that are a little bit out of control.

I never know what I’m going to do next.

I think art should be like a joke, but a serious one.

I'm not interested in making beautiful things. I'm interested in making things that make you think.

I always try to be a step behind, or a step ahead, never in the middle.

I like to steal ideas. I’m a thief.

My work is about the fear of being forgotten.

I’m not interested in being an intellectual, I’m interested in being an artist.

I work with fear. Fear is a very strong engine.

I like to make things that are simple, but complicated.

I’m always trying to escape from myself.

I don't think about the meaning. I think about the impact.