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The Persistence of Irony

A tourist woman examines Dali’s masterpiece and comments: Oh hey, this is supposed to be famous, but I can’t remember why.

–MoMA

Overheard by: Greg Rutter

  • Posted on July 9, 2014
  • Arts & Letters, Manhattan, MoMA, More museums, People, Places, Tourists
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