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“I've been collecting photographs since I don't know when, for a long time, for different reasons. You can find them on eBay and when we were browsing through the shops there were images that attracted me. These are all historical images because these days they're all digital. They don't exist anymore.”

Quote by Thomas Ruff

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Thomas Ruff, born on February 10, 1958, is a renowned German photographer. His works are known for their precise composition and cool perspective, often exploring themes of modern society. more

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