ZHAO Huasen (b. 1982)
Farewell to Puberty, Sweet Dream, 2007

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ZHAO Huasen (b. 1982) Farewell to Puberty, Sweet Dream, 2007 photographic print on aluminum. Edition 2/10. Accompanied by a copy of the certificate dated November 30, 2009 Surface rubbing top right H: 203 cm l: 100 cm

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ZHAO Huasen (b. 1982)

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