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Curiosity : art and the pleasures of knowing

by Brian Dillon, Marina Warner

This survey examines global developments in sculpture since the mid-1990s, organised into seven key themes such as the body, ecology, and installation. It features the work of international artists and includes over 200 colour illustrations.

Accession 6870 ISBN 9780500204177 Publisher Hayward Gallery
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