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The Museum of Bad Art : masterworks

by Michael Frank, Louise Sacco

A photographic catalogue presenting over seventy pieces of artwork from the Museum of Bad Art's permanent collection, alongside profiles of the artists and the unique stories behind their creation.

Accession 2943 ISBN 9781580089111 Publisher Ten Speed Press
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