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“I've filled my whole life trying to preserve the memory of living, in the fight against dying. Perhaps the only thing I've done, since stopping death is impossible, is to show this fight. The fight itself does not satisfy us either.”

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Christian Boltanski
Christian Boltanski

Christian Boltanski, born on September 6, 1944, is a renowned sculptor. His works often explore themes of memory, time, and personal identity, using everyday objects and photography to evoke emotional responses from viewers. more

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