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William S. Burroughs / William Seward Burroughs II

Calligraphy, Postmodernism
Brion Gysin and William S. Burroughs with the Dreamachine
Artwork(s) In Focus, Exhibition Announcements, Art History   |   Balasz Takac

Galerie von Bartha is about to open a retrospective of the Beat Generation legends William S. Burroughs and Brion Gysin, centered on their visit to Basel in 1979.

Calligraphy
Art History   |   Andrey V.

Trying to answer what is calligraphy exactly, we've looked around the world for different types of calligraphy, as well as examples of the craft.

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William S Burroughs was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist and spoken word performer. He also was a painter.

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One of our favorite street art photographers, Butterfly, captured some of the intriguing booths and artwork at Art 14 London

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The World of Editions   |   Asja Nastasijevic

Obey has released a new print today through his online shop based on a photo shot of famous writer William S. Burroughs by Kate Simon. This collaboration celebrates of what would be 100th birthday of Burroughs.

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Artist(s) in Focus   |   Maximilian Braun

Keith Haring was the leading figure of a gay-liberal movement. Keith Haring was one of street art's first innovators. Keith Haring personified the commercial success of urban art. Keith Haring IS Widewalls' Artists of the Week.

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