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Paul McCarthy : head shop / shop head : works 1966-2006

by Paul McCarthy

This retrospective catalogue documents four decades of artistic practice, exploring Western culture, trauma and social taboos. It includes installations, sculptures, drawings and film featured in the 2006 exhibition at Sweden's Moderna Museet.

Accession 2303 ISBN 9783865213006 Publisher Moderna Museet
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