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The infinity machine : Mike Parr's performance art 1971-2005 / by Edward Scheer

by Edward Scheer

Compiled by the artist, this volume documents the career of a pioneering Australian performance artist. It features photographic documentation, performance scripts, and personal writings tracing key performances staged across Australia and internationally since 1973.

Accession 5868 ISBN 9781863954273 Publisher Schwartz City
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