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“"Contemporary art" for me is a kind of historical term that describes the 40 years between the Berlin Wall going up and then coming down. I'm not sure who will come up with a better term to describe art, but I think contemporary art is actually done for.”

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Liam Gillick
Liam Gillick

Liam Gillick is a British contemporary artist known for his works in sculpture, installation art, and architecture. His practice often explores social structures and power relations, as well as the interaction between art and the public. more

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