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Thomas xu

Date9/1/1989

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Thomas xu: There are very few professional artists in China. There are no galleries. The government decides what's art and who's an artist. Artists there must be careful.

Subject

Artists

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0104287F

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