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The state of things

by Luc Tuymans, Weiwei Ai, Di'an Fan

This exhibition catalogue documents a cross-cultural exchange between Belgian and Chinese contemporary artists. Held at the Fine Arts Museum in Brussels for Europalia China 2009, it features works reflecting the contemporary artistic landscape of both nations.

Accession 14395 ISBN 9789020986839 Publisher BOZAR EXPO, Lannoo
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