“You can often give a better description of the fight between people, the essentials of it, by means of fantastic animals, the simple, primitive, naked instincts, than by depicting a specific situation. It is not the human animal we should describe, but ourselves as human animals.”
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Asger Jorn
Asger Jorn (1914-1973) was a Danish painter known for his contributions to abstract expressionism and Dadaism. His work blends various styles, including surrealism and minimalism, and was deeply influenced by his philosophical and literary interests throughout his artistic career. more
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Source: Asger Jorn: the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York