Fautrier's exhibition [in Paris 1945] made an extremely strong impression on me. Art had never before appeared so fully realised in its pure state. The word 'art' had never before been so loaded with meaning for me.
pp. 23,28: letter to Jean Paulhan (letter 108) - Jean Dubuffet, Works, writings Interviews, 2006
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