Zoe Leonard Inspirational Quotes (30)

What I've always liked about photography is that it's such a direct way of showing what's on my mind. I see something. I show it to you.

I never heard the term art world until I was in my thirties, and I was like, What are you guys talking about? It's the world, and we all live in the world!

I really loved music and went to a lot of clubs to see bands and dance. I loved going out.

Making work for me is being in the world, but it's also being specific about being in the world. I'm interested in this increasingly rare space of contemplation and taking the time and energy to be thoughtful.

I've been taking pictures since I was probably 16. I'm 54, and I can't believe how excited I am.

I don't quite understand how a generation and a half after the Second World War we've gotten where we are now.