“...emotions, yearnings, reactions and ambitions which as a result of society’s shortcomings we all share.”

. “The illusion has been shattered that a work of art has a fixed value: its value is dependent on the creative ability of the onlooker, which in turn is stimulated by the suggestion the work of art arouses. Only living art can activate the creative spirit, and only living art is of general significance. For only living art gives expression to the emotions, yearnings, reactions and ambitions which as a result of society’s shortcomings we all share.” ― Constant, Manifesto (1948) .