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by Hans Werner Holzwarth, Roger M. Buergel, William A. Callahan, James J. Lally, Carlos Rojas, Uli Sigg

This comprehensive monograph traces the career of artist Ai Weiwei from his early New York days to his recent practice. The volume features extensive visual material, including behind-the-scenes studio photographs, alongside insights from exclusive interviews.

Accession 13575 ISBN 9783836526494 Publisher Taschen
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