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“Winnipeg has the largest collection of Inuit art in the world, I believe. They can be quite simple in a great way and often have sparse backgrounds and isolated characters. They often have a really great look to them.”

Quote by Marcel Dzama

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Marcel Dzama is a contemporary artist known for his unique artistic style and interdisciplinary works. His art encompasses painting, sculpture, installation, and photography, often exploring themes of history, culture, and society. more

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“After finishing art school I was applying to stores like Home Depot and Walmart. You know, places where you have to take a urine test before you get your minimum wage. Even those places wouldn't hire me. So I was lucky when I got included in a group show at the Richard Heller gallery that kind of started my art career.”

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