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“It's possible I am the only art critic that a lot of people read. And maybe Robert Hughes, if he's still writing.”

Quote by Peter Schjeldahl

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Peter Schjeldahl

Peter Schjeldahl is a renowned art critic, born on March 20, 1942. His review works cover a wide range of modern and contemporary art, and have had a profound impact on the art world. more

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