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“At any rate, when I began photographing myself, I could place myself in poses that had not been investigated by other artists. It was an area other artists hadn't touched. Then, I went on from there. I manipulated my image - distorting it, brutalizing it. People thought I was mad, but I felt I had to tell these things. It gave me a kind of excitement.”

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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