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“The collaboration which sometimes follows is seldom based on good will: usually on desire, rage, fear, pity or longing. The modern illusion concerning painting (which post-modernism has done nothing to correct) is that the artist is the creator. Rather he is a reciever. What seems like creaton is the act of giving form to what he has recieved.”

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John Berger
John Berger

John Berger, born on November 5, 1926 and died on January 2, 2017, was a renowned British art critic and writer. His work spanned across various fields including painting, photography, and literature, known for his unique perspective and profound insights. more

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