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“The selfie era offers a big opening: everybody can do it; nowadays even five-year-olds know how to take a nude self-portrait.”

Quote by Lucas Samaras

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Lucas Samaras, born on September 14, 1936, is a renowned contemporary artist. His work encompasses various forms such as painting, sculpture, photography, and installation art, known for its unique visual language and rich imagination. more

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