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Ronnie van Hout : I've abandoned me

by Ronnie van Hout, Justin Paton

This publication examines identity construction through the genre of self-portraiture. It features over 50 colour images of doppelgangers and body doubles, accompanied by an essay exploring themes of humour and scepticism within the artist's work.

Accession 21952 ISBN 0908910320 Publisher Dunedin Public Art Gallery
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