Maurizio Cattelan

I want to be misunderstood.

I’m not a genius. I’m just a guy who tries to make something interesting.

I like to make people uncomfortable.

I’m always trying to find the weak spot, the vulnerable point.

I believe in the power of doubt.

I like to play with expectations.

I’m like a director. I stage situations.

I always try to make art that is a little bit dangerous.

I think humor is a very powerful weapon.

I’m interested in the things that we don’t want to see.

I believe in the power of the image.

I'm not here to solve problems, I'm here to create them.

My work is about the things that are hidden.

I like to make art that is a mirror.

I like to make things that are difficult to categorize.

I’m interested in the gap between what you see and what you think.

I like to create a sense of discomfort.

I’m always trying to find a new language.

I like to make art that is a bit of a slap in the face.

I don’t want to be understood. I want to be felt.