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“We're either awake or we're sleeping. During the time that we're awake, we work very hard at denying things, mainly because we have to function as people. We have to control and repress everything that we're fearful of, because it doesn't make sense to go crazy on the streets, but in reality we hide and we hide, repress and repress, our fears of the world of violence, of separation, of death, and sometimes hopes, and some things that are very joyful, reunions or all of those good things. It's only in dreams that we're really truthful with whatever hurts most; they're really very real.”

Quote by Shirin Neshat

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Shirin Neshat is an influential Iranian-American visual artist whose work delves into themes of identity, gender, and politics in the Middle East. Born on March 26, 1957, Neshat's art frequently reflects the complex cultural and social issues of her heritage, merging traditional and contemporary artistic practices. more

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