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“If you reduce sculpture to the flat plane of the photograph, you're passing on only a residue of your concerns... You're not only reducing the sculpture to a different scale for the purposes of consumption, but you're denying the real content of the work.”

Quote by Richard Serra

Book:Richard Serra, Interviews, Etc., 1970-1980
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Richard Serra, Interviews, Etc., 1970-1980

The book includes conversations and discussions that delve into Serra's artistic process, his thoughts on sculpture, and the evolution of his work during this influential period in his career. more

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Richard Serra
Richard Serra

Richard Serra, born on November 2, 1939, is a renowned contemporary sculptor from the United States. His works, characterized by large metal plates, are known for their striking visual impact and expressive power in space. more

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