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Blockhead and daddies bighead : Paul McCarthy at Tate Modern

by Paul McCarthy

Documenting the 2003 exhibition of two massive inflatable sculptures at Tate Modern, this publication features installation photography, working drawings, models, and contextual essays exploring the creation of these controversial works.

Accession 4009 ISBN 9781854375148 Publisher Tate Gallery
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