Famous quote by Philip Guston

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Painting is an illusion, a piece of magic, so what you see is not what you see
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"Painting is an illusion, a piece of magic, so what you see is not what you see"

- Philip Guston

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Philip Guston between July 27, 1913 and June 7, 1980. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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