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Quote by Edward Ruscha

“Unfortunately, there was no Jackson Pollock of the camera.”

Quote by Edward Ruscha

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Edward Ruscha is an influential American artist born on December 16, 1937. Known for his unique visual art style and conceptual art, Ruscha's works often explore the relationship between text, images, and urban landscapes. more

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