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“So, in other words, how you respond to a sculpture, how a viewer sees the sculpture, is vital.”

Quote by Anthony Caro

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Anthony Caro is a British sculptor renowned for his innovative welded metal sculptures. His works broke with traditional sculptural forms, pioneering a new chapter in modern sculpture. more

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