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“Art is the supreme communicator of diverse cultures and ideas in a common frame of understanding, a virtual bridge across time. It is also the universal link into genius.”

Quote by Edward J. Fraughton

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Edward J. Fraughton

Edward J. Fraughton is an influential expert in the [unknown field]. Born on March 22, 1939, he has had a career spanning over [unknown years] in this field. more

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