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“If there can be a better way for the real world to include the one of images, it will require an ecology not only of real things but of images as well.”

Quote by Susan Sontag

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Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more

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