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The French have a different take on photography than Americans do. They consider photography to be absolutely parallel to literature. That often makes for a deeper perception of the work.

Ralph Gibson

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Ralph Gibson
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: January 16
Artist
Journalist
Musician
Photographer
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LA
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Ralph H. Gibson
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