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Quote by Barbara Kruger

“I mean, making art is about objectifying your experience of the world, transforming the flow of moments into something visual, or textual, or musical, whatever. Art creates a kind of commentary.”

Quote by Barbara Kruger

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Barbara Kruger, born on January 26, 1945, is a renowned artist known for her strong visual style and critical social and political messages in her work. more

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