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“[I have a] way of making narrative sculpture, where first you make a text and out of that text you make objects. [...] I start with a story and then I make sculpture from that story, it's just that the stories become more and more elaborate.”

Quote by Matthew Barney

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Matthew Barney is an American contemporary artist known for his unique video and installation art. His works often explore philosophical and mythological themes of human existence, depicting the relationship between humans, nature, the universe, and culture through complex narratives and visual styles. more

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