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The museum as muse : artists reflect

by Kynaston McShine

This volume examines how international artists have engaged with the museum as a subject, exploring its functions and relationship to art. It features works across multiple mediums alongside artist statements and an introductory essay.

Accession 11471 ISBN 0810961970 Publisher Museum of Modern Art
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