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“Shooting great-grandchildren of some of the people I had photographed in the past, who are around the age of 15, is fascinating to me, because they're right on this fine line between still being children and starting to become themselves.”

Quote by Tina Barney

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Tina Barney is an American artist known for her unique photographic style and deep exploration of family life. Her work often focuses on the daily lives of family members, depicting the complexities of intimate relationships and individual identities. more

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