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Quote by Allan Kaprow

“The young artist... will discover out of ordinary things the meaning of ordinariness. He will not try to make them extraordinary. Only their real meaning will be stated.”

Quote by Allan Kaprow

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Allan Kaprow
Allan Kaprow

Allan Kaprow, born on August 23, 1927, was an influential American painter. Known for his contributions to performance and happenings art, he is considered one of the pioneers of environmental and event art. Kaprow's work often transcended traditional art forms, incorporating the audience and the surrounding environment into the art experience. more

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