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“I didn't like hovering above myself and looking back, or going through a door and thinking, How many times did I just go through that door? How do I get back? You know, that's not for me.”

Quote by Richard Prince

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Richard Prince (born August 6, 1949) is an American artist renowned for his provocative appropriation art that challenges traditional notions of originality, authorship, and copyright. Through re-photographing existing images from advertising, magazines, and other media, Prince transforms found visuals into controversial works that explore themes of consumer culture, celebrity, and desire. His "Cowboy" and "Nurse" series have become iconic examples of post-modern art, fetching record prices at major auctions while sparking intense debates about the boundaries between art and theft. more

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