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Expression Quote by Asger Jorn

“True realism lies in the search for the expression of forms faithful to their content. But there is no content detached from human interest.” quote by Asger Jorn — Download Open image

“True realism lies in the search for the expression of forms faithful to their content. But there is no content detached from human interest.”

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