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“There's no denying that Caruso came with a voice?that Beethoven came with music in his soul, Picasso was drawing like an angel in the crib.You're born with it.”

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Louise Berliawsky Nevelson
Louise Berliawsky Nevelson

Louise Berliawsky Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her unique wood sculptures. Her artistic career spanned over half a century, and her style was deeply influenced by modern art. Born on September 23, 1899, she passed away on April 17, 1988. more

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