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" I like it when you have something happening by coincidence. Just something in a book is enough. But I prefer a fragment of an image so you are far more free to bring in elements of your own. "
Dries van Noten
Image
Own
You
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" I collect objects I fall in love with more than antiques per se. Value is not a criteria that attracts me to something. "
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