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“If I say something honestly, generally, I am being completely honest and don't tell me I am lying. It drives me crazy to be told I set up my pictures. How does it benefit me to lie? I guess they are afraid to believe it and are afraid to look at it.”

Quote by Nan Goldin

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Nan Goldin is an American photographer known for her autobiographical photo series. Her work delves into issues of personal identity, family relationships, and social political concerns. Born on September 12, 1953, Goldin began her photography career in the 1970s in New York, where she started documenting her own life and the lives of those around her. more

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