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“What attracts me in photography is not so much a fine arts approach, but rather photographs as documents... All the ways in which human beings have documented the world in an attempt to order it, in an attempt to consume it or rule it or hang on to it in some sense.”

Quote by Zoe Leonard

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Zoe Leonard, born in 1961, is an accomplished American artist known for her work in photography, video, installation, and performance. Her practice often delves into social issues, particularly concerning gender, race, identity, and power, and is recognized for its unique perspective and profound insights. more

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