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“What I love about Inuit carving is that it's so narrative, but it doesn't have the temporal dimension of an illustrated picture, where it feels like something happens before or after. Everything is happening in the sculpture, and you can hold the whole story in your hand. A lot of these sculptures are small enough that you can hide them in your hand completely so you're not looking at them, you're just feeling them. I”

Quote by Shaun Tan

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Shaun Tan, born in 1974, is an acclaimed illustrator from Australia. His works are known for their unique style and profound themes, spanning various fields including children's literature, adult literature, and art. more

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