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1) Plum; 2) Despair; 3) Come to the Edge; 4) No; 5) Untitled wall drawing

Stephen Sutcliffe, 2003–2012

Sutcliffe is best known for his Â‘video collagesÂ’, manipulating broadcast material to create visual social commentaries. Also included are No, a photograph inspired by cartoonist Saul Stenberg, and a wall drawing of crossed-out thought bubbles.

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Title of artwork, date

1) Plum; 2) Despair; 3) Come to the Edge; 4) No; 5) Untitled wall drawing, 2003–2012

Date supported

2013

Medium and material

1-3) DVD; 4) photograph; 5) vinyl wall installation

Dimensions

Various

Grant

2500

Total cost

11520

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