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The artist who swallowed the world

by Erwin Wurm

This catalogue documents a 2012 exhibition at CAC Málaga featuring installations, videos, and distorted everyday objects. It explores the use of humour and temporary sculpture to recontextualise familiar items, including the One Minute Sculptures series.

Accession 1713 ISBN 9783775718660 Publisher Hatje Cantz
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