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Josef Felix Müller (born December 10, 1955) is a Swiss sculptor, graphic artist and painter. Since 1975 he has lived and worked in the Swiss town of Sankt Gallen. [1]

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References

  1. "Josef Felix Müller". Art of the Loom. Archived from the original on 2010-10-31. Retrieved 2010-12-22.