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Season 13 • Episode 2 • Duchamp Comes to Pasadena
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Artbound Season 13, Episode 2: Duchamp Comes to Pasadena
In 1963, Marcel Duchamp, considered by many to be the father of conceptual art, held his first-ever career retrospective in Los Angeles. The exhibition’s opening night became a defining moment for generations of artists who would go on to revolutionize the contemporary art world. Watch Artbound Season 13, Episode 2 Duchamp Comes to Pasadena in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Artbound Season 13, Episode 2 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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