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Quote by Glenn Ligon

“Like any artwork, things become richer if you know more about them; but I don't think that's crucial.”

Quote by Glenn Ligon

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Glenn Ligon, born in 1960, is a renowned visual artist from the United States. His works focus on themes of race, gender, and identity, using painting, sculpture, and installation art to deeply reveal the historical and cultural conflicts in American society. more

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