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“I have a great love of the actual.”

Quote by Manny Farber

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Manny Farber was an influential American painter known for his abstract expressionist works. Born on February 20, 1917, he spent his career exploring the boundaries of form and color. Farber's paintings often feature geometric shapes and bold brushstrokes, reflecting his interest in both the abstract and the representational. He passed away on August 18, 2008. more

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