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The making of MONA

by Adrian Franklin

An account of the creation and development of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania. The text examines the museum's architectural design, branding, and curation, detailing its evolution into a significant international cultural destination.

Accession 8584 ISBN 9780670077861 Publisher Penguin
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