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“While all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists.”

Quote by Marcel Duchamp

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Marcel Duchamp, a French artist born on July 28, 1887, and died on October 2, 1968, was a pivotal figure in the history of modern art. He is known as one of the founders of Dadaism and his unique artistic vision and works have had a profound impact on contemporary art. more

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