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There must be understanding between the artist and the people. In the best ages of art that has always been the case. Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways. But the good artists who follow after genius — and I count myself among these — have to restore the lost connection once more.

Kathe Kollwitz

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Kathe Kollwitz
Age: 77 †
Born: 1867
Born: July 8
Died: 1945
Died: April 22
Artist
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Königsberg i. Pr.
Kathe Kollwitz
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