Arnulf Rainer Quotes

In 1968 I frequently would sit in a photo booth and practice self mirror images which I then documented photographically. Curious types would always open the curtains and chase me away. Today I work with a photographer.

Arnulf Rainer

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• In 1968 I frequently would sit in a photo booth and practice self mirror images which I then documented photographically. Curious types would always open the curtains and chase me away. Today I work with a photographer.

  

  Arnulf Rainer
  • Practice
  • Mirror
  • Photographically