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“The process of editing is what I enjoy most - putting the pieces together and making sense out of them.”

Quote by Christian Marclay

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Christian Marclay

Christian Marclay is a visual artist known for his interdisciplinary works, particularly those that combine music, visual art, and film. His works often explore the relationships between time, sound, and visual elements and how they interact with each other. more

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