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“The more you work, the less you exist. I believe (at least, I used to believe, because I no longer think this is entirely true) that the artist is like someone carrying a mirror in which everyone can look and recognize themselves, so that the person who carries the mirror ends up being nothing.”

Quote by Christian Boltanski

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Christian Boltanski

Christian Boltanski, born on September 6, 1944, is a renowned sculptor. His works often explore themes of memory, time, and personal identity, using everyday objects and photography to evoke emotional responses from viewers. more

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