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Paul Strand

Paul Strand (1890–1976) was an American photographer and filmmaker known for modernist images and a humanist approach to documentary work. His quote reflects his belief that artistic inspiration is everywhere and always within reach.

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Quotes by Paul Strand

The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep. — Paul Strand

The Artist’s Boundless World at the Doorstep

Paul Strand’s remark begins by dissolving the usual boundary between the near and the far. For the artist, the world is not limited by geography, prestige, or exotic distance; instead, it is limitless because perception...

Created on: 3/25/2026