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I think most paintings are a record of the decisions that the artist made. I just perhaps make them a little clearer than some people have.

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Chuck Close
Age: 81 †
Born: 1940
Born: July 5
Died: 2021
Died: August 19
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Chuck Close (1940-2021)
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