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The French artist and collector on sardines, silence and his secret calling
Plus: Hockney for the British Museum; Jenny Saville rises from the ashes
Diane Venet says artists often make gems for girlfriends, wives, mistresses . . .
The conceptual artist has launched a foundation in France, featuring work from a 100-strong collection, along with his own pieces
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