A survey of The Arts Catalyst’s pioneering zero gravity projects carried out 2000 – 2004. Essays by Eduardo Kac, Marina Benjamin, Rob la Frenais, Kodwo Eshun. Introduction by Nicola Triscott.
| Editor | Nicola Triscott, Rob La Frenais |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Arts Catalyst |
| ISBN | 953454649 |
| Reference | P2052 |
| Date | 2005 |
| Type | Publication |
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