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“I don't think of myself as a photographer. I've engaged questions regarding photography's role in culture... but it is an engagement with a problem rather than a medium.”

Quote by Sarah Charlesworth

Book:Sarah Charlesworth: A Retrospective

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Sarah Charlesworth: A Retrospective

This book offers a retrospective look at the career of Sarah Charlesworth, featuring her influential photographs and exploring her impact on the field of photography. more

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Sarah Charlesworth

Sarah Charlesworth (March 29, 1947 - June 25, 2013) was an American artist renowned for her photographic works. Her art often focuses on social and political issues, capturing details of everyday life to explore themes of power, identity, and visual culture. more

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