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“For all the textbook reasons - any individual's reading of a photograph is preceded by the evidential authority of the medium. You have the literalness of a glass on a table - and at the same time of that evidential authority that you can't get around, there is the possibility of universalizing the subject - of getting the whole world into the picture.”

Quote by Bill Henson

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Bill Henson is an Australian photographer known for his unique style and use of light and shadow. His works often focus on teenagers, exploring the confusion and growth of adolescence. Henson's art has gained international acclaim, and he has won numerous awards, including the Australian Art Prize and the Sydney Art Prize. His works are collected by museums and galleries around the world. more

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