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“The arts capture our insecurities, quicken our instincts, guide us…” quote by Agnes Gund — Download Open image

“The arts capture our insecurities, quicken our instincts, guide us through threats. They help us know ourselves. They help us know each other. They help us know better.”

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Most of the art I have is more on the beautiful side than the violent or disturbing side.

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I was never a good fundraiser.

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