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Origins, originality + beyond : 16 May-6 July 1986 : the sixth biennale of Sydney

by Biennale of Sydney

A survey of international and Australian contemporary art, featuring works by Joseph Beuys, Laurie Anderson, and Peter Booth. This catalogue documents diverse artistic movements and practices from the late twentieth century.

Accession 20776 ISBN 0959661956 Publisher National Art Gallery of NSW
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