Lady Gaga

What I've discovered is that in art, as in music, there's a lot of truth-and then there's a lie. The artist is essentially creating his work to make this lie a truth, but he slides it in amongst all the others. The tiny little lie is the moment I live for, my moment. It's the moment that the audience falls in love.

American Singer

Jack Nicholson

I've never been able to say I've been influenced by a list of artists I like because I like thousands and thousands and I've been influenced in some way by all of them.

American Actor

Alicia Keys

I'm inspired by artists and musicians. There are so many wonderful and talented people in the world. I love discovering new music, new writers, or new art.

American Musician

Alice Walker

Artists have a responsibility to speak and to act when governments fail, and if we don't do that, we really deserve the world we get.

American Author

Langston Hughes

An artist must be free to choose what he does, certainly, but he must also never be afraid to do what he might choose.

American Poet

Ava DuVernay

It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.

American Director

Billie Eilish

I really like hip-hop and rap; that's my main influence. I really wanna be more of a hip-hop artist.

Kanye West

If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I was the number one artist in the world.

American Rapper

Future

If I'm the biggest artist in the world, cool, but I want to just be me.

Bad Bunny

I think it's important as an artist to never forget where you're from.

Puerto Rican Singer

Identify the medium to understand 'artist' better, as it varies by whether they paint, compose music, or write novels.

Art Forms

Artists often influence culture, so consider the societal and historical context in which the artist works.

Cultural Impact

Remember, an 'artist' may not be professional; they can also be amateurs passionate about their art.

Not Always Professional

'Artist' in this sense highlights the skill level; these individuals are highly proficient in their crafts.

Skill Recognition

This definition expands 'artist' beyond traditional arts to other skilled activities, like cooking or makeup.

Beyond Visual Arts

Refer to 'artist' in this way when talking about someone who performs or entertains, not just creates static art.

Performance Context

Performance artists are often public figures, known for their unique talents in engaging with their audience.

Recognizable Talent

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