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“When the true qualities of photography are recognized, the process of representation by mechanical means will be brought to a level of perfection never before reached.”

Quote by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

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Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

Laszlo Moholy-Nagy was a prominent painter, born on June 20, 1895, and died on November 24, 1946. He held a significant position in the field of modern art, known for his abstract paintings and photographic works. more

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