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“For me there is no gap between my painting and my so-called 'decorative' work. I never considered the 'minor arts' to be artistically frustrating; on the contrary, it was an extension of my art.”

Quote by Sonia Delaunay

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Sonia Delaunay, a French artist born on November 14, 1885, and died on December 5, 1979. She was a renowned fashion designer and painter, known for her unique color theory and abstract art style. more

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