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Air guitar : essays on art & democracy

by Dave Hickey

Twenty-three essays examine American culture and the pursuit of pleasure across settings including art galleries, jazz clubs and record stores. This volume blends personal history with cultural criticism to analyse subjects ranging from popular media to fine art.

Accession 16807 ISBN 0963726455 Publisher Art issues. Press
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