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Quote by Philip Johnson

“When a building is as good as that one, f#*@ the art.”

Quote by Philip Johnson

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Philip Johnson (July 8, 1906 - January 25, 2005) was an American architect known for his modernist style and the use of glass and metal. His architectural works, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Lincoln Center, have had a profound impact on 20th-century architecture. more

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