5 Quotes & Sayings By Olivier Magny

Olivier Magny was born in May 1959, in Nyon, Switzerland. He lives and works in Paris since 1984 after a long stay in New York. He founded the first journal of visual art called "VU" ("Visual Utopias"), the first books on the topic of visual art were published. He is a visual artist, writer and a teacher Read more

His main subjects are visual exploration, the creation of an imaginary world in the art of painting, photography and digital media. Magny uses painting to explore philosophical questions about being human in an age where the gap between science and religion is shrinking. Magny's work has been exhibited in major galleries worldwide.

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is currently exhibiting several paintings by Magny. Olivier Magny is one of France’s most original artists.

For at the end of the day, what matters is...
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For at the end of the day, what matters is never the wine, it's always the moment; it's always the people. Olivier Magny
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I love these words that just can't be translated from language to language. They seem dignified, grounded, battling against the imperialism of reality. Olivier Magny
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We need to get acquainted with mediocrity to notice greatness. Olivier Magny
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Studying wine taught me that there was a very big difference between soil and dirt: dirt is to soul what zombies are to humans. Soil is full of life, while dirt is devoid of it. Olivier Magny