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PICASSO ~ ART IS A LIE
27 May 2015
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Pablo Picasso – 1900
We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.”
― Pablo Picasso
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Pablo Picasso.
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