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“I think I live such a boring life. But I can't imagine any other kind of life, so I guess it's the life I want.”

Quote by John Baldessari

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John Baldessari

John Baldessari is an influential American artist born on June 17, 1931. Known for his unique artistic style and conceptual art works, his art often explores the relationship between art and life, reality and fiction. more

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