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I was reading a review of a biography of Aby Warburg, and to my unexpected delight, Warburg apparently championed the statue I call Creepy Bismarck. I love Creepy Bismarck. He is huge, faux medieval, weird, stern, and takes himself very seriously.
Dec 1, 2024, 6:19 AM
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