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“What interests me about thoughts is not the moment when it crystallises into formal ideas but its earlier stages.”

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Jean Dubuffet
Jean Dubuffet

Jean Dubuffet, born on July 31, 1901 in France, was an influential painter. His artistic career was marked by a challenge and innovation of traditional painting, particularly known for his unique 'Art Brut' style. Dubuffet's works often exhibit a raw, natural beauty, and he used unconventional materials such as sand, earth, and debris to create unique visual effects. more

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