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“I don't think you can strategize to be poetic and neither can you strategize to be funny. It is not a tool, it is itself - it comes from the moment, from the character, from the background, from the streets.”

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Elia Suleiman
Elia Suleiman

Elia Suleiman is an enigmatic artist, born on July 28, 1960. His work is known for its unique perspective and profound criticality, spanning various art forms. more

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