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“Méret Oppenheim was a very erotic woman. She also liked provocation, and if you could provoke surrealists at the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich, or similar Dadaist hangouts in Basel, where you could normally get away with these things, you were truly a provocateur.”

Quote by Rebecca Horn

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Born on March 24, 1944, Rebecca Horn is a German visual artist known for her unique installations and sculptures. Her work often delves into themes of gender, body, and power. more

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