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The possible life of Christian Boltanski

by Christian Boltanski, Catherine Grenier, Luc Sante

This oral autobiography, structured as a book-length interview, explores the artist's wartime childhood and professional career. It provides insights into his creative process, major installations, and reflections on memory and identity.

Accession 3494 ISBN 9780878467464 Publisher Museum of Fine Arts
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