I never said the camera was truth. It is, however, a more accurate and more objective way of seeing.
Chuck CloseRead
Of all the artists who emerged in the '80s, I think perhaps Cindy Sherman is the most important.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cindy Sherman is recognized as a significant artist from the 1980s.
The quote by Chuck Close emphasizes the importance of Cindy Sherman in the 1980s art scene. It suggests that her work stands out among other artists of that era, likely due to its innovative approach and contribution to contemporary art, particularly in exploring identity and representation through photography.
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In a discussion about influential artists, you might quote Chuck Close to highlight Cindy Sherman's significance.
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All quotes →A photograph doesn't gain weight or lose weight, or change from being happy to being sad. It's frozen. You can use it, then recycle it.
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Part of the joy of looking at art is getting in sync in some ways with the decision-making process that the artist used and the record that's embedded in the work.
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Losing my father at a tender age was extremely important in being able to accept what happened to me later when I became a quadriplegic.
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