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A bone of fact / David Walsh

by David Walsh

This memoir details the life of the founder of Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). It explores his career as a professional gambler and the vision behind the establishment of his world-renowned private art collection.

Accession 8511 ISBN 9781742612911 Publisher —
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