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Ron Athey in conversation with Andre Stitt

Notes

An interview with Ron Athey about his past and practice, commissioned by the ICA. This item is part of the Study Room Guide on Performance, Politics, Ethics and Human Rights by Adrien Sina (P0661)

Editor Andre Stitt
Publisher ICA
Reference P0066
Date 1995
Type Publication

Keywords

biography interview religion ritual

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