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“I think it's sinful to give the audience material it knows already, whether the material is about race relations or the car culture or the depiction and placement of a candy bar.”

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Manny Farber
Manny Farber

Manny Farber was an influential American painter known for his abstract expressionist works. Born on February 20, 1917, he spent his career exploring the boundaries of form and color. Farber's paintings often feature geometric shapes and bold brushstrokes, reflecting his interest in both the abstract and the representational. He passed away on August 18, 2008. more

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