Aya
Why did you come to the museum today?
We are here in town for my brother's wedding. I used to work for Jeff Koons, and Broad is a big collector so I came to see what he has. I think some of it might be what we worked on when I worked in the studio. My father is a contemporary artist, Duane Hanson.
Have you ever been inspired by art to do something that you normally wouldn't?
My father was an artist and I grew up around art, so I feel like it's shaped my whole life.
If you were a piece of artwork, which one would you be and why?
I have been immortalized; I've modeled for my dad three times. So that's kind of the obvious answer!
What are you reading right now?
If I have time, the National Enquirer. [laughs]
What other job or profession would you love to have?
Plastic surgeon.
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Rick
Have you ever been inspired by art to do something that you normally wouldn't?
Yes, but if you're going to ask me for specifics that would be a tougher question to answer; but yes, works of art have led me to change my life.
If you were a piece of artwork, which one would you be and why?
I think I'd want to be a building because it's interactive with people, you walk into it, things happen inside of you, it's a more complete experience. A piece of music wouldn't be bad to be...
What other job or profession would you love to have?
I'd love to be a really successful gardener.