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“The reality of our century is technology: the invention, construction and maintenance of machines. To be a user of machines is to be of the spirit of this century. Machines have replaced the transcendental spiritualism of past eras.”

Quote by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

Book:Moholy-Nagy: the photograms : catalogue raisonné

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Moholy-Nagy: the photograms : catalogue raisonné

Moholy-Nagy: the photograms : catalogue raisonné is a scholarly publication that meticulously documents the photograms of László Moholy-Nagy, a prominent figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde movement. The book provides an extensive collection of his works, offering insights into his techniques and artistic vision. It is a valuable resource for art historians, photographers, and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of modern photography. more

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Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

Laszlo Moholy-Nagy was a prominent painter, born on June 20, 1895, and died on November 24, 1946. He held a significant position in the field of modern art, known for his abstract paintings and photographic works. more

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