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“Expiring for love is beautiful but stupid.”

Quote by Jenny Holzer

Book:Truisms and essays

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Truisms and essays

This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays that delve into a range of subjects, offering insights and reflections on life, philosophy, and human experience. more

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Jenny Holzer is an American contemporary artist known for her poetry and public art works. Her works often explore themes of power, politics, and gender, presented through poetry, sculpture, and installation art, and have had a wide-reaching impact in the art world. more

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