“Art doesn't go to sleep in the bed made for it. It would sooner run away than say its own name: what it likes is to be incognito. Its best moments are when it forgets what its own name is.”
Quote by Jean Dubuffet
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Jean Dubuffet
Jean Dubuffet, born on July 31, 1901 in France, was an influential painter. His artistic career was marked by a challenge and innovation of traditional painting, particularly known for his unique 'Art Brut' style. Dubuffet's works often exhibit a raw, natural beauty, and he used unconventional materials such as sand, earth, and debris to create unique visual effects. more
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