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Art is very tricky because its what you do for yourself. Its much harder for me to make those works than the monuments o
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"Art is very tricky because it's what you do for yourself. It's much harder for me to make those works than the monuments or the architecture"

- Maya Lin

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Maya Lin's quote speaks to the difficulty of developing art. Art is a personal expression, and it can be hard to make something that is significant to oneself. It is much easier to develop monuments or architecture, as these are normally developed to fulfill a specific purpose or to please a certain audience. Art, nevertheless, is a lot more individual undertaking, and it can be difficult to make something that is meaningful to oneself. It needs a lot of creativity and self-expression, and it can be challenging to make something that is truly distinct and special. Art is a tricky endeavor, and it can be difficult to make something that is genuinely significant and special.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Maya Lin somewhere between October 5, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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