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Essential desires : contemporary art in Thailand / Brian Curtain
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Essential desires : contemporary art in Thailand / Brian Curtain

by Brian Curtin

This survey examines contemporary Thai art over the last thirty years, exploring how artists navigate global influences, nationalism, and consumerism. It analyses the relationship between artistic practice and the nation's volatile political landscape and shifting traditions.

Accession 28484 ISBN 9781789142938 Publisher Reaktion
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