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On ugliness

by Umberto Eco, Alastair McEwen

Published to coincide with Julie Rrap's solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, this book explores the persona of the trickster and the theme of the body double in the artist's photography, sculpture and installations.

Accession 3411 ISBN 9780975190142 Publisher Harvill
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