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On looking at looking : the art and politics of Ian Burn
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On looking at looking : the art and politics of Ian Burn

by Ann Stephen, Ian Burn

A biography of Australian artist Ian Burn tracing his transition from landscape painting to the 1970s conceptual art movement in London and New York. The text explores his political involvement and professional challenges throughout his career.

Accession 22977 ISBN 9780522851670 Publisher The Miegunyah Press
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