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“No one who looks at my paintings can see whether a painting is upside down or not anymore. I've made or developed so many image models that some people have given up trying to keep track of me. But others have only one or two ways of doing things and are successful with that.”

Quote by Georg Baselitz

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German painter known for his unique artistic style and reflections on German history. Baselitz's works often blend abstract and representational elements, characterized by strong colors and bold compositions. more

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