Interview by Helmut Sorge, Los Angeles, 2006
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The first time I saw a picture of Elvis - I was in a state of shock, because I couldn't believe that a human being could be so beautiful.
— Gottfried Helnwein
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About Gottfried Helnwein
Gottfried Helnwein (born October 8, 1948, in Vienna) is an Austrian-Irish fine artist, photographer and installation and performance artist.
About Gottfried Helnwein
Gottfried Helnwein (born October 8, 1948, in Vienna) is an Austrian-Irish fine artist, photographer and installation and performance artist.
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