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Kiss and Tell

Richard Deacon, 1989

This sculpture asks to be approached and touched or even crawled through. The parts combine contrast and paradox: one open to light and air but massive; the other closed, ostensibly armour-plated but light. Separated, each would roll over.

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Title of artwork, date

Kiss and Tell, 1989

Date supported

1991

Medium and material

Epoxy, timber, plywood, & steel

Dimensions

175 x 233 x 162 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

35000

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