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BOUKE DE VRIES, A GRAND TOUR OF MY MIND
curated by Daniela Palazzoli
February 24 -­ April 14, 2010
Opening Reception on February 24 from 6PM to 9PM GLORIAMARIAgallery Via Watt 32 20143 Milan
[email protected]
www.gloriamariagallery.com
10:00AM to 1:00PM and from 3:00PM to 6:00PM
or by appointment
Thanks: Marchese Adorno Wines
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