In the hunting with dear and the heart of Charles

Kevin Henderson; Andre Stitt

In the hunting with dear and the heart of Charles

Kevin Henderson (Artist), Andre Stitt (Commissioner)

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Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2004
Event	In the hunting with dear and the heart of Charles - Cardiff, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Dec 2004 → 23 Dec 2004 http://www.tracegallery.org/old/artists/Kevin_Henderson/index.htm

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