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I think architecture is one of the predominant orderings of social space. It can construct and contain our experiences. It defines our days and nights. It literally puts us in our place.

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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