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Quote by Laurel Nakadate

“Also, I'm drawn to moments of ambiguity, when things could go right or they could go wrong. I'm interested in discomfort. Discomfort is a place where we're still close enough to comfort to understand our unhappiness. Most of the things we desire are things that can destroy us.”

Quote by Laurel Nakadate

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Laurel Nakadate

Laurel Nakadate is an American artist known for her unique photographic style and research into human emotions. Her work often focuses on personal relationships and identity, capturing moments from everyday life to reveal the complexity and fragility of human nature. more

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