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“Sexuality, eroticism and desire are important for all of us. But that is also the contradiction. How can we speak about pictures and, for example, say no to this way of representing a woman's body? It's also a camera-and-object problem, of who is really guiding the camera.”

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Pipilotti Rist

Pipilotti Rist is a visual artist known for her unique video art works. Her works often explore the relationship between female identity, nature, and technology, as well as human emotions and memory. Rist's contributions have had a profound impact on the art world, and her creative style is considered a model of postmodern art. more

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