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“I don't care so much about form. Perhaps I did in the beginning, a long time ago. But now I just want to be as straight and simple and as true as possible.”

Quote by Anders Petersen

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Anders Petersen

Anders Petersen is a renowned photographer, born on May 3, 1944. His works are predominantly in black and white, focusing on capturing emotions and moments in everyday life. Petersen's work has been highly acclaimed worldwide and has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums. more

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