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Bridging numerous key art and design movements, while never belonging to any of them, Pesce's singular practice has remained steadfastly provocative, defying convention, utility, and good taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlenn Adamson, the acclaimed curator and writer, conducted the wide-ranging interview with Pesce on which this book is based. This draws out new stories and insights, as well as providing an introduction that thoroughly contextualises Pesce’s unique position in contemporary art and design. 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