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“Simulations directly relate to the process of and complications in photography. They also overtly create layers of fantasies, myths and interventions... The simulation confuses the idea of a truth. I've always been interested in this kind of theater and illusion at the foundation of belief.”

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Taryn Simon
Taryn Simon

Taryn Simon is an American artist known for her photographic and installation art works. Her works often explore themes of power, identity, and privacy, revealing the complexities of society and culture through a unique perspective and in-depth research. more

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