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Past Imperfect

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Introduction and texts by Jean Fisher

This item is part of the 'Glimpses of before: 1970s UK Performance Art' Study Room Guide by Helena Goldwater (P2497)

Artist / Author Marc Camille Chaimowicz
Publisher Bluecoat GalleryThe Orchard GalleryJohn Hansard gallery
ISBN 0-9507517-5-80-907797-09-10-854322-34-5
Reference P1096
Date 1983
Type Publication

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