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“I think there's an interesting line drawn towards extreme environments, and the way I define extreme is through a sense of otherness. Or foreignness.”

Quote by Tavares Strachan

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Tavares Strachan

Tavares Strachan is an active contemporary artist known for his unique artistic style and profound thematic explorations. His works often deal with issues of identity, race, history, and memory, creating through various media such as photography, sculpture, and installation art. more

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