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Zhang Peili : certain pleasures

by Peili Zhang

This retrospective catalogue documents the work of the Chinese video artist, examining themes of boredom and control. It includes analyses of key pieces such as the 1988 video 30 x 30, which depicts the repetitive breaking and reconstruction of a mirror.

Accession 21988 ISBN 9789881506436 Publisher —
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