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Look, we're all saddled with things that make us better or worse. This world is a crazy place, and I've chosen to make my work about that insanity.

Barbara Kruger

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Barbara Kruger
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: January 26
Artist
Conceptual Artist
Painter
Photographer
Visual Artist
Newark
New Jersey
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