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“The art world is now a fashion industry, led by its Whitney Biennial 'nose for the new look.' But nobody, it seems, has the guts or the brains to blow the necessary whistle and holler, 'Hold on guys! What the hell is this ugly bit of business?”

Quote by Abe Ajay

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Abe Ajay, an individual active from 1919 to 1998. His specific profession and category are unknown. more

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