McKenzie Wark on the fate of art collecting in the digital age

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McKenzie Wark on the fate of art collecting in the digital age

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McKenzie Wark on her essay, "My Collectible Ass," published in the 85th issue of e-flux journal, October 2017. In conversation with journal editor Stephen Squibb.

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Jan 3, 2018

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McKenzie Wark on the fate of art collecting in the digital age

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