Francois Pinault Quotes

The passion for art is, as for believers, very religious. It unites people, its message is of common humanity. Art has become my religion - others pray in church. It's a banality, but you don't possess art, it possesses you. It's like falling in love.

Francois Pinault

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• I'm the C.E.O., nominated by the shareholders. If they're not happy, I have to take the consequences.

  

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• The passion for art is, as for believers, very religious. It unites people, its message is of common humanity. Art has become my religion - others pray in church. It's a banality, but you don't possess art, it possesses you. It's like falling in love.

  

  Francois Pinault
  • People
  • Art
  • Church