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Quote by Kurt Schwitters

“This is what is known as perspective, and it is a swindle.”

Quote by Kurt Schwitters

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Kurt Schwitters

Kurt Schwitters (June 20, 1887 – January 8, 1948) was a German artist renowned for his unique collages. His works combined poetry, painting, and sculpture, and had a profound impact on later movements such as Dadaism and Abstract Expressionism. more

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