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“I don't think my work is so strange. It's just a matter of having the discipline to go the whole way with an idea, to stretch it as far as it can go.”

Quote by Matthew Barney

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Matthew Barney is an American contemporary artist known for his unique video and installation art. His works often explore philosophical and mythological themes of human existence, depicting the relationship between humans, nature, the universe, and culture through complex narratives and visual styles. more

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