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“Movements are overrated and invented by the press. Ask any artist if they feel or felt part of a movement - the good ones will all say no.”

Quote by Matthew Slotover

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Matthew Slotover

Limited information is available about Matthew Slotover, born in 1968, who is an individual with an unknown profession. more

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