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Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea - Jo
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"Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea"

- John Ciardi
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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Ciardi between June 24, 1916 and March 30, 1986. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Art. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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