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Seeds of life : the bone art of Bruce Mahalski / by Craig Hilton and Bruce Mahalski ; foreword by Billie Lythberg

This illustrated volume explores the ethical and philosophical implications of using biological materials in art. It examines the intersection of science and artistic practice, presenting bone sculptures as enduring reminders of life rather than symbols of death.

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