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“Everything about art has become problematic; its inner life, its relation to society, even its right to exist.”

Quote by Theodor Adorno

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Theodor Adorno was a German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist. He is renowned for his critical theory, co-developed with Max Horkheimer and other members of the Frankfurt School. Adorno's research focused on the analysis of modern society, culture, and the influence of mass culture on individuals. more

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