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“One wants one's work to be the world, but of course it's never the world. The work is in the world; it never contains the whole thing.”

Quote by Jasper Johns

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Jasper Johns is a renowned American artist, born on May 15, 1930. His works are known for their unique style and profound reflections on American culture. Johns is celebrated for his reinterpretation of everyday objects and his critical exploration of American history, politics, and culture. more

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