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Even though I build buildings and I pursue my architecture, I pursue it as an artist. I deliberately keep a tiny studio. I don't want to be an architectural firm. I want to remain an artist.

Maya Lin

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Maya Lin
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 5
Architect
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Land Artist
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Athens
Ohio
Maya Ying Lin
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My dad was dean of fine arts at the university. I was casting bronzes in the school foundry. I was using the university as a playground.
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