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There are occasions when I have moved boulders, but I'm reluctant to, especially ones that have been rooted in a place for many years.
Andy Goldsworthy
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Andy Goldsworthy
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: July 25
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Environmental Artist
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Land Artist
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Sculptor
County Palatine of Chester
Andi Gōruzuwājī
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