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Quote by Tod Papageorge

“[The photograph] is fabricated out of the unfabricated dross of passing life (while paradoxically still trading on the indexical heft of that dross).”

Quote by Tod Papageorge

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Born on August 1, 1940, Tod Papageorge is a renowned photographer whose work is known for its unique perspective and profound insights into American society and culture. more

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