American Pop Art, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 1964

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American Pop Art, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 1964 designed by Wim Crouwel (Total Design)
American Pop Art, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 1964 designed by Wim Crouwel (Total Design)
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