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Radio 3,18 Jun 2009,15 mins

Series Antony Gormley's Seminal Sculpture

Joseph Beuys' Plight

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Artist Antony Gormley explores key sculptures of the 20th century. He focuses on Joseph Beuys' installation Plight. Originally created in London in 1985, it marked the end of the industrial era in Europe and foreshadowed Beuys' own death the following year.

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