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“You take a painting, you have a white, virginal piece of canvas that is the world of purity, and then you put your imagery on it, and you try to bring it back to the original purity.”

Quote by Louise Berliawsky Nevelson

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Louise Berliawsky Nevelson

Louise Berliawsky Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her unique wood sculptures. Her artistic career spanned over half a century, and her style was deeply influenced by modern art. Born on September 23, 1899, she passed away on April 17, 1988. more

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