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What I like about baroque is the reemergence of pre-Christian religion. The art of baroque mixes ancient pre-Christian myths with Christian imagery and each reflects upon the other.

Camille Henrot

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Camille Henrot
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: June 21
Drawer
Sculptor
Television Producer
Video Artist
Visual Artist
Paris
France
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