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Disconcerting Possibilities – Focus on Live Art

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Overview of UK based Live Art platforms and supporting agencies including the Live Art Development Agency.

Artist / Author Susan Jones
Reference A0243
Date 2008
Journal a-n Magazine
Journal date 2008-11-01
Journal page 10
Type Article

Keywords

artist development institution LADA UK

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