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Quote by Frank Horvat

“To me, photography is not just a visual art, but something closer to poetry - or at least to some poetry, such as the haiku.”

Quote by Frank Horvat

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Frank Horvat is an individual whose profession and category are unknown, born on April 28, 1928. His life and achievements are currently limited in available information. more

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