Seven ages of an artist
Seven artists aged from their 20s to their 80s reveal what they have learned from a life in art
Richard Deacon, 66: ‘I wouldn’t like to feel it’d be a failure to stop’
Rachel Whiteread, 52: ‘In my 50s, I’m clearer about what I’m trying to do’
George Shaw, 49: ‘Every second, every ounce of time has to be accounted for’
The seven ages of an artist
Paula Rego, 80: ‘Painting is not a career. It’s an inspiration’
Laure Prouvost, 37: ‘I feel I have lived many lives’
Rachel Jones, 24: ‘Trying to second-guess what other people want is a recipe for disaster’
Susan Hiller, 75: ‘Self-doubt is always present for artists’
