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1) Art is molded as one wants (Arte se molda como se quer); 2) Poem molded for mail (Poema moldado para correio); 3) Molded Stamp #5 1977; 4) Molded Stamp #9 1977; 5) Molded Poem #1 1976

Paulo Bruscky, 1967–1977

Paulo Bruscky's moldado, or 'molded' artworks, employ sewing instructions to form visual poems. Deconstructing dress patterns, he extends the metaphor across media, including stamps, books and envelopes.

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Title of artwork, date

1) Art is molded as one wants (Arte se molda como se quer); 2) Poem molded for mail (Poema moldado para correio); 3) Molded Stamp #5 1977; 4) Molded Stamp #9 1977; 5) Molded Poem #1 1976, 1967–1977

Date supported

2013

Medium and material

Various

Dimensions

Various

Grant

29238.9988

Total cost

29238.9988

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