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Quote by Stephen Shore

“Why can't a photograph be all four things at once? -be an art object; be a document, what ever that means exactly, but deal with content; be a formalist exploration; and operate on some, metaphor is not the right word but, resonant level.”

Quote by Stephen Shore

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Stephen Shore is an influential American photographer born on October 8, 1947. Known for his unique photographic style and his portrayal of American landscapes, his work often explores the essence of photography and the boundary between reality and fiction. more

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