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The global art compass : new directions in 21st-Century art

by Alistair Hicks

Organised by continent, this work examines the contemporary global art scene through interviews with artists from Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It explores universal themes including resistance to globalisation and the role of art in a decentralised cultural landscape.

Accession 9807 ISBN 9780500239193 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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