Madonna:

I think that its an artist's responsibility to have a point of view. Society takes its cue from popular art. People need something to look to, something to provoke them into questioning whether they completely hate something or completely love something. I think art should be controversial. I think it should make people think.

— Madonna Contemporary

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Context

Discussing the responsibility of artists and the purpose of controversial art.

Date / Period

October 31, 1991

Source

https://www.madonna-art.com/madonna-ciccone-quotes-about-art/

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