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Small things to exchange

Small things to exchange
(Morceau de exchanger)
 (1977-1978)

Medium
wood, paper, ribbon, plastic, metal, butterfly wing and resin on mirror, alcohol in glass bottle, feathers
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Margaret Plant through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2018
© Courtesy of the artist
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood, paper, ribbon, plastic, metal, butterfly wing and resin on mirror, alcohol in glass bottle, feathers
Measurements
11.0 × 33.5 × 17.2 cm (closed)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France; Stuart's Point, New South Wales
Inscription
engraved and inscribed in black paint on plaque on c. l.: MORCEAU DE EXCHANGER / MARR G. ET JOAN G.
Accession Number
2018.240.3
Department
Australian Sculpture
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Margaret Plant through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2018
© Courtesy of the artist
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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Essay
Video art at the National Gallery of Victoria: 1973–78

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