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“Art is the distortion of an unendurable reality... Art is correction, modification of a situation; art is communication, connection... Art is social, self-sufficient, and total.”

Quote by Jean Tinguely

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Swiss painter, sculptor, and installation artist, considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His works are known for mechanical devices and kinetic sculptures, often incorporating humor and satire. more

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