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David Sylvester’s conversations with Francis Bacon open a door into the painter’s working mind. For artists who want to hear how another maker talks through the problems of painting.
Readers exploring creative practice, with an interest in images, ideas and artistic practice.
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Publisher edition ISBN: 9780500292532
“A classic”
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