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“I never have a problem with being black. I have a problem with the easy association of what that means to some people.”

Quote by Mark Bradford

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Mark Bradford, born in 1961, is an influential contemporary artist from the United States. Known for his unique collage art style, his work integrates social, political, and cultural elements, reflecting the diversity of urban life in the United States. more

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