Artists Speak: Iconic Quotes on Modern Art

By Amanda Washburn

Immortal words of wisdom from Vincent van Gogh, Yoko Ono, Georgia O'Keeffe and more modern and contemporary artists--as seen on MoMA's prismatic Quote Totes

What do artists say? And how do they translate their visions, ideas and intuitions into words? This thoughtfully curated volume assembles a constellation of quotations from some of the world's best-known modern and contemporary artists--including Ruth Asawa, Romare Bearden, Charles and Ray Eames, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe, Yoko Ono and Vincent van Gogh, among others. Paired with works of art from the Museum of Modern Art's renowned collection, these statements form a rich dialogue between language and image, offering reflections on art, life and more.
Inspired by the popular MoMA Artist Quote Totes and their signature bright color palette, this highly giftable publication is more than just a book of sayings; it offers direct engagement with the artists' philosophies, bringing readers into their worlds. Witty and thrilling, and at times disarmingly sincere, the book provides a glimpse into creativity itself and serves as a portable companion for makers, thinkers and artists alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1633451895
• ISBN13: 9781633451896
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 6.2"