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Kathe Kollwitz, a visionary artist and social activist, bore witness to the struggles and sufferings of humanity with unparalleled empathy and compassion. Through her haunting drawings, prints, and sculptures, she gave voice to the marginalized and oppressed, shining a light on the injustices of war, poverty, and exploitation. Her legacy as a champion of social justice and human dignity endures, inspiring artists and activists to confront injustice and strive for a more equitable world.
"While I drew, and wept along with the terrified children I was drawing, I really felt the burden I am bearing. I felt that I have no right to withdraw from the responsibility of being an advocate."
"Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways. But the good artists who follow after genius - and I count myself among these - have to restore the lost connection once more."
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