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Huma Bhabha

by Huma Bhabha, Julie Mehretu, Thomas McEvilley

This first survey of the Pakistan-born, New York-based artist's fragile sculptures and assemblages, composed of detritus and found objects, features full-colour illustrations, an interview and an essay.

Accession 15792 ISBN 9780982069660 Publisher Salon 94, Peter Blum Edition
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