The Downtown Book: The New York Art Scene 1974-1984
Notes
Charts the intricate web of influences that shaped the generation of experimental and outsider artists working in Downtown New York during the crucial decade from 1974 to 1984.
| Artist / Author | Various Artists |
|---|---|
| Editor | Marvin J. Taylor |
| Reference | P1601 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Type | Publication |
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