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Philippe Apeloig – The Substance of Letters, 2015

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On the occasion of the lecture “Abstract or not” at Mudam Luxembourg, Design Friends publishes a 24 pages catalogue in French and in English. The interview is written by Arthur Dreyfus.

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  • Format: Exhibition Catalogue
  • Year: 2015
  • Client/Publisher: Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean
  • Size: 200mm x 200mm

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Philippe Apeloig - The Substance of Letters, 2015
Philippe Apeloig – The Substance of Letters, 2015
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