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“To be a photographer is to become aware of visible appearances and at the same time acquire from them an education in individual and common optical aperception. Why? Because every individual sees in his own way but see little more than images shaped by the cultural standards of a given period.”

Quote by Raoul Hausmann

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Raoul Hausmann was a German artist known for his significant contributions to the Dada movement. His work often blended painting, sculpture, and photography, challenging the boundaries of traditional art. more

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