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“For me, collecting is sort of a natural extension of being an art dealer, because if you don't want to collect the artist, then you probably shouldn't be representing them.”

Quote by Larry Gagosian

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Larry Gagosian, born in April 1945, is a renowned art dealer. He is highly regarded in the global art world for his profound understanding of modern and contemporary art and his extensive network of contacts. more

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