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Abduction/The Battle on the Ground, 2009

© Pushpamala N.

Giclée print
101.6 x 152.4 cm
Photo credit: Clay Kelton
Cast: Pushpamala N. and Suresh Jayaram
Bangalore
Edition of 6+1 AP
Courtesy of the artist and Nature Morte, New Delhi

Pushpamala N
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