The Embarrassing Truth : The elegant aesthetic of Matthew Brannon's pictures and sculptures belies a witty, acerbic take on the human condition

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The Embarrassing Truth : The elegant aesthetic of Matthew Brannon's pictures and sculptures belies a witty, acerbic take on the human condition

Bibliografische gegevens
Gepubliceerd in:	frieze 119(2008)S. 166-171
Hoofdauteur:	Higgie, Jennifer (Auteur)
Formaat:	Artikel
Taal:	German
Gepubliceerd in:	2008
Onderwerpen:	Brannon, Matthew Aufsatz
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