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Performance
  • Joe Sarahan

The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Mar 21, 1986

Aspects of youth culture, and its inherent relationship with mass media, commercialization and political commitment.

Presented as a part of the Luminous Performance series.

People: Sarahan, Joe | Subject Keywords: mass media | performance art | political art | series

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