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“[X-ray's] accidental discovery in the late 1800s fits seamlessly into modernity's fascination with, and belief in, the power of technological transparency: the desire to domesticate time (cinema), to preserve and capture the surface of the fleeting (photography), to see inside (x-ray).”

Quote by Walead Beshty

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Walead Beshty is a contemporary artist known for his works in sculpture, painting, and photography. His art often explores the relationship between reality and fiction, as well as the role of art and science in modern society. Beshty's works have been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions and have received widespread attention from art critics. more

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