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Christian Boltanski

by Christian Boltanski, Catherine Grenier

This illustrated monograph examines the art of Christian Boltanski, analysing his themes of death, memory, and loss. The volume includes an essay, personal interviews, a retrospective of his work, and a portfolio of key installations.

Accession 3497 ISBN 9782080300799 Publisher Flammarion
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Three distinct perspectives on Boltanski and his work: an analytical essay, a personal interview, and a complete retrospective of his work to date. --blurb

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