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“I do remember at my very first opening in 1979 another artist coming up to me, and he was haranguing me, saying, "Did you really intend for these things to be so dumb? You just put it there and took a picture of it." He wouldn't let it go. So that's what made me think about the dumbness aspect more.”

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Laurie Simmons is an American visual artist known for her unique photography and installation art. Her work often explores themes such as gender, consumerism, and popular culture, frequently using讽刺 and humor. Simmons' works have been exhibited in numerous international art exhibitions and have received widespread recognition. more

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