Curated by Valerio Dehò With contributions by Valerio Dehò, Mark Gisbourne and Bruno Corà Publisher: Prearo Editore Publish date: 2018 Format: cm 26.5x23, 230 p. Language: Italian/English edition Price: € 30.00
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Sottsass Ettore
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Ray Man
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Schifano Mario
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Pistoletto Michelangelo
BIELLA 1933 Michelangelo Pistoletto was born in Biella in 1933. His artistic training began in the studio of his father, a painter and restorer, where he went to work at the age of fourteen. He subsequently attended Armando Testa’s advertising design school. In 1955...
Kounellis Jannis
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Klein Yves
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Hirst Damien
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Griffa Giorgio
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