Melanie Smith

Xilitla

2010

© Melanie Smith

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Artist: Melanie Smith born 1965
Medium: Film, 35mm, shown as video, projection, colour and sound
Dimensions: Duration: 24min, 20sec
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased with funds provided by the 2011 Outset / Frieze Art Fair Fund to benefit the Tate Collection 2012
Reference: T13534

Film and audio

Melanie Smith: Studio visit

The British shows us around the area of Mexico City in which she lives and works

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