Carl Van Vechten
1880 - 1964
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Biography
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and photographer known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. He was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic circles of the 1920s and 1930s, where he advocated for and supported African American culture and artists. Van Vechten used his influence to promote the works of writers like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, contributing to the recognition of African American literature.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
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It is impossible to make a picture without values. Values are the basis. If they are not, tell me what is the basis.
3
Perhaps nobody ever accomplishes all that he feels lies in him to do but nearly every one who tries his power touches the walls of his being occasionally, and learns about how far to attempt to spring.
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The present time is seldom able to believe that poets can ever have been different from what they are at this day.
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Youth is unduly busy trying to make itself in the image of age.