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Robert Rauschenberg

"But I was in awe of the painters; I mean I was new in New York, and I thought the painting that was going on here was just unbelievable."

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"But I was in awe of the painters; I mean I was new in New York, and I thought the painting that was going on here was just unbelievable."

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"And all of this, all these physical aspects of painting at that time excited me very much. You could do a picture in just black and white. I mean all the things, whether you're soliciting permission or not, do give you permission."
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