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“...I don't see myself as a documentary photographer. I am more drawn to the image itself, rather than to the description of a scene. And, anyway, every image only halfway represents reality, whereas the other half is rather, more or less, fulfilling our imagination.”

Quote by Beat Streuli

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Beat Streuli is a Swiss artist known for his unique visual art style. His works span across various domains including painting, sculpture, and installation art, and are celebrated for their insightful observations of everyday life and critical reflections on social phenomena. more

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