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Self-portraits: The surprising history of the selfie
Jan van Eyck self portrait, 1433
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Self-portraits: The surprising history of the selfie

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Homeless refugee displays otherworldly portraits in London exhibition
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Homeless refugee displays otherworldly portraits in London exhibition

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