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“In the digital world we live in, there is no pixel who thinks they're better than any other pixel. And there is no pixel that will not work with another pixel to produce something. And when two pixels come together and have children, they'll place any attention to what the color is and nobody says anything.”

Quote by Lawrence Weiner

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Lawrence Weiner

Lawrence Weiner, born on February 10, 1942, is an influential artist known for his conceptual art. more

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