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“At its edges, a painting makes its surrender to reality. The ways in which it can do so are endlessly revealing, as infinite as the potential forms of painting itself.”

Quote by Andrew Graham-Dixon

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Andrew Graham-Dixon

Andrew Graham-Dixon is a renowned British art historian, known for his research on the Renaissance period. Born on December 26, 1960, he has been a core figure on the BBC's 'Art Detective' program since the 1980s, which focuses on exploring art works and artists around the world. more

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