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Quote by Martin Puryear

“At a certain point, I just put the building and the art impulse together. I decided that building was a legitimate way to make sculpture.”

Quote by Martin Puryear

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Martin Puryear, born on May 23, 1941, is a renowned American sculptor and painter. His works are known for their unique style, profound understanding of materials, and exploration of themes such as the relationship between humans and nature, as well as history and memory. more

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