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Walter Leblanc

by Walter Leblanc, Francesca Pola, Robyn Farrell, Serge Lemoine, Eva Wittocx

This monograph examines the work of Walter Leblanc, a key figure in kinetic and optical art. It features over 150 images, unpublished archival materials, and a study of his involvement with the international ZERO movement from the 1950s onwards.

Accession 13788 ISBN 9780300225969 Publisher Mercatorfonds
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