"Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary."
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About Cecil Beaton
Cecil Beaton was a British photographer and costume designer known for his elegant portraits of celebrities and royalty. He captured the glamour of the high society during the 1920s to the 1970s. Beaton won multiple Academy Awards for his work in costume design, including for the film 'My Fair Lady'. His photography skills extended beyond portraits to encompass fashion, war reportage, and more, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
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