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I want to see people turn and writhe make them feel things they cannot see and sometimes do not know
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"I want to see people turn and writhe; make them feel things they cannot see and sometimes do not know"

- Anna Held

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This quote by Anna Held speaks to the power of art as well as performance to evoke feeling and also produce an experience that transcends the physical. Held is sharing her need to use her art to move people in manner ins which they can not clarify. She wishes to create a feeling that is so effective that it can not be seen or recognized, yet only really felt. Via her art, Held intends to produce an area where individuals can discover their feelings and be relocated manner ins which they never ever believed possible. She wants to produce a room where people can be prone as well as explore their inner feelings. By developing a space where individuals can really feel points they can not see or recognize, Held is creating a space for individuals to discover their emotions and locate a much deeper understanding of themselves.

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Anna Held between March 8, 1872 and August 12, 1918. He/she was a famous Entertainer from Poland. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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