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Quote by Guy Debord

“Art... can become the direct organization of more highly evolved sensations.”

Quote by Guy Debord

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Guy Debord was a French writer, filmmaker, and philosopher, born on December 28, 1931, and died on November 30, 1994. He was a founding member of the International Situationist Movement and is known for his critical analysis of consumerism, mass culture, and urban life. more

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