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New York Art Guide

by Deborah Jane Gardner
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Navigational companion for 1982 New York art.

If you have an appreciation for the vibrant and historical art scene of New York City, particularly from the early 80s perspective, "New York Art Guide" by Deborah Jane Gardner is a portal back in time. It provides an immersive resource for enthusiasts looking to explore or re-live the city's cultural offerings from that era. The guide is a snapshot of the art world at the time, serving as both a historical document and inspiration for current and future explorations of the art scene.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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New York Art Guide

by Deborah Jane Gardner
RM82.00 MYR Now RM26.00 MYR Save 68%
ISBN: 9780950716046
Authors: Deborah Jane Gardner
Publisher: Distributed in the USA and Canada, Morgan and Morgan
Date of Publication: 1982-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art, Travel
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, History, Travelogue, Art History, Art and Photography, Guidebook
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Navigational companion for 1982 New York art.

If you have an appreciation for the vibrant and historical art scene of New York City, particularly from the early 80s perspective, "New York Art Guide" by Deborah Jane Gardner is a portal back in time. It provides an immersive resource for enthusiasts looking to explore or re-live the city's cultural offerings from that era. The guide is a snapshot of the art world at the time, serving as both a historical document and inspiration for current and future explorations of the art scene.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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