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55th Venice Biennale

Reaction to the main show 'The Encyclopedic Palace'

in Frieze | 23 JUL 13

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frieze editors and contributors share their thoughts on the main exhibition at the 55th Venice Biennale, curated by Massimiliano Gioni

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