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“I suppose I felt doomed to be an artist early on because of the way I drew all over the books that I needed for school, from ancient history to math. I was more interested in drawing in the margins than actually doing the work.”

Quote by Nancy Spero

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Nancy Spero (August 24, 1926 - October 18, 2009) was an influential American visual artist known for her unique perspective and screenprint works. Her art often delves into the roles of women in history and society, as well as the impact of war and violence on humanity. more

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