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“Being creative is not so much the desire to do something as the listening to that which wants to be done: the dictation of the materials.”

Quote by Anni Albers

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Anni Albers, born on June 12, 1899 in Germany and died on May 9, 1994, was a renowned American visual artist. She is best known for her innovative contributions to the field of weaving art, particularly in the development of modern fiber art. Albers also had a significant impact on art education, teaching at the Black Mountain College and Yale University. more

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