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“It's a little bit like my inability to read a…” quote by Ben Shahn — Download Open image

“It's a little bit like my inability to read a guide book before I go anywhere. I can read it after I've been there and by the same logic I refuse to accept any technical stunts from anybody. I refused to learn more than I knew and I confess I missed a great deal.”

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Only an individual can imagine, invent, or create. The whole audience of art is an audience of individuals.

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The natural reaction of the artist will be strongly towards bringing man back into focus as the center of importance.

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All art is based on non-conformity.

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