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Eva Hesse

by Eva Hesse, Elisabeth Sussman

This illustrated catalogue examines the innovative working methods and materials of post-war artist Eva Hesse, presenting over 200 works. Essays explore her early career, use of translucent materials, and the degradation and ageing of her sculptures.

Accession 2683 ISBN 0300091680 Publisher San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yale University Press
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