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“People say: But photographs are all lies. That's not the point. The lie is a truth, too. How the hell are we going to know what Kissinger looks like? Well, the photograph tells us one version; I'm trying to tell it also, but differently.”

Quote by Leon Golub

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Leon Golub, born on January 23, 1922, in New York, was a renowned painter known for his critical paintings on social and political issues. His works focused on themes such as power, war, and oppression, and were characterized by a unique blend of realism and expressionism. Golub's art had a profound impact on the art world. more

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