Giorgio Morandi's paintings make me think that artists may not totally…

Jerry Saltz
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Giorgio Morandi's paintings make me think that artists may not totally choose, or even control, their subjects or style.
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Giorgio Morandi's paintings make me think that artists may not totally choose, or even control, their subjects or style.

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