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I knew from a very early age, that what I saw on tv had nothing to do with real life. So I wanted to make a record of real life. That included having a camera with me at all times.

Nan Goldin

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Nan Goldin
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 12
Photographer
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Washington
District of Columbia
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The complete disregard for the camera's presence indicates its complete saturation in their lives. The subject neither notices nor seems to care that someone has been invited into their private moment.
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