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“There is a fascination with violence and power in all modernism, and I sort of saw classic modernism as being more similar to Wyndham Lewis than to the Renaissance. It's not about flow and the presence of humanism and all those things.”

Quote by John Currin

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John Currin is an American painter known for his profound insights into contemporary society and culture. His works often feature female figures, exploring concepts of gender, identity, and beauty through meticulous brushstrokes and unique perspectives. more

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