art imitates life
Meaning
art imitates life
The observation that a creative work was inspired by true events; based on a true story.
Examples
Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life.
Paradoxically though it may seem, it is none the less true that life imitates art far more than art imitates life.
Art imitates life and, sometimes, life imitates art. It's a weird combination of elements.
Television is much better crafted today then in the 70s. The content is less positive but I'm one of those that feel our entertainment reflects our world, it's not a driver - art imitates life.