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“Anything can be art. Art is the relations between relations, not the relations between objects.”

Quote by Joseph Kosuth

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Joseph Kosuth, born on January 31, 1945, is an American artist known for his conceptual art. His works often explore the relationship between art and language, as well as the interaction between art pieces and the audience. more

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