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“The point is that only one thing matters in this world, to prepare oneself for death. One can try to be as comfortable as possible until one dies... Because being comfortable does not have any meaning either. It just does not. Everything is only a big meaninglessness that one must bear.”

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Odd Nerdrum
Odd Nerdrum

Odd Nerdrum, born April 8, 1944 in Oslo, Norway, is a controversial contemporary painter known for his baroque, figurative style that rejects modernist abstraction. Calling himself a founder of the "Kitsch" movement, Nerdrum emphasizes classical technique, narrative depth and emotional intensity. Over a six‑decade career his works—often set in mythic or apocalyptic scenes—explore mortality, power and the human condition. His paintings are held in major museums worldwide and have profoundly influenced a new generation of realist artists. more

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