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“While I know that the beautiful, the spiritual and the sublime are suspect today, I have begun to stop resisting the constant urge to deny that beauty has a valid right to exist in contemporary art.”

Quote by Ian Hornak

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Ian Hornak was an influential artist known for his unique artistic style and works. His works spanned various fields including painting and sculpture, and were highly regarded in the art world. more

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