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“If I could find them (assemblages) in nature I would photograph them. I make them because through photography I have a knowledge of things that can't be found.”

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Frederick Sommer
Frederick Sommer

Frederick Sommer was an American visual artist known for his unique photography and painting works. His art, often themed around natural landscapes and everyday objects, demonstrated a profound understanding of form, color, and light. Sommer's artistic career spanned half a century, and his works had a profound impact on subsequent artists. more

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