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Barney, Beuys : all in the present must be transformed

by Nancy Spector, Matthew Barney, Mark Taylor, Nat Trotman

This volume explores the conceptual affinities between Matthew Barney and Joseph Beuys, examining their use of metaphoric materials and theatricalised sculptural practices. It features drawings, vitrines, and major installations drawn from the Guggenheim collection.

Accession 9415 ISBN 9780892073559 Publisher Guggenheim Museum
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Nancy Spector, Mark Taylor, Nat Trotman, Matthew Barney
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