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Henri Matisse

An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc.

Henri Matisse

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Henri Matisse is saying that an artist should not limit their creativity by being stuck in their own habits, public image, or past achievements. Instead, they should remain free to explore new ideas and evolve without being confined by what they or others expect from them.

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