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The Live Art Almanac Vol. 2

Notes

Brings together texts from a variety of sources representative of the most engaging, provocative and thoughtful writing about Live Art.

Artist / Author Live Art Development Agency
Publisher Live Art Development Agency
Reference P1696
Date 2010
Type Publication

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