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“My degree was in sculpture. I always think that drawing is a sculptural process. I always feel like I'm carving the image out rather than painting the image. I'm carving it out with erasers and tools like that. I've always had this fondness for sculpture.”

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Robert Longo, born on January 7, 1953, is a renowned painter from the United States. His works are known for their strong visual impact and profound reflection on contemporary social issues. more

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