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“Great Art is Great because it inspired you greatly. If it didn't, no matter what the critics, the museums and the galleries say, it's not great art for you.” quote by Yoko Ono — Download Open image

“Great Art is Great because it inspired you greatly. If it didn't, no matter what the critics, the museums and the galleries say, it's not great art for you.”

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Losing my daughter was a very serious pain. There was always some empty space in my heart.

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