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Imponderable : the archives of Tony Oursler / Tony Oursler

by Tony Oursler

This volume documents an archive of over 1,500 items relating to magic, the occult, and pseudoscience. It features historical manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera exploring topics such as mesmerism, spiritualism, colour theory, and early film technology.

Accession 15197 ISBN 9783037644751 Publisher LUMA Foundation
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