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“I have always been interested in how you can depict suffering without being heavy-handed.”

Quote by Marlene Dumas

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Marlene Dumas is a South African-born contemporary artist known for her portraits that often explore themes of race, gender, and social issues with a strong emotional and critical perspective. more

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