Art Quote by Louise Erdrich

“To think about love and passion and political correctness all together, it doesn't work. Art has to go way past the political to be effective.” quote by Louise Erdrich — Download Open image

“To think about love and passion and political correctness all together, it doesn't work. Art has to go way past the political to be effective.”

Louise Erdrich

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