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Barney, Beuys : all in the present must be transformed

by Nancy Spector

This catalogue explores the conceptual links between Matthew Barney and Joseph Beuys, focusing on their theatricalised approach to sculpture and use of metaphoric materials. It features drawings and major installations from the Guggenheim Museum collection.

Accession 9414 ISBN 9780892073559 Publisher Guggenheim Museum
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