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“It is true that there are not many smiling faces in modern art galleries. Happy art is much harder to make. Art and humour are uneasy bedfellows. Artists need strong feelings to motivate them to make things. I am often fuelled by anger.”

Quote by Grayson Perry

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Grayson Perry is a British artist renowned for his ceramic works and television programs. His works often delve into social issues such as gender, class, and consumerism. Perry has gained widespread recognition in the art world and among the public with his unique style and profound insights. more

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