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'DIY-DITO-DIWO and so on' by Wendy van Wynsberghe

06 April 2012, Nathalie Aubret Event: Camp Pixelache 2012

Camp Pixelache (11-12.5) is approaching but there is still time to send proposals for demos & presentations here!

To whet our appetites, here is a link to a text by Wendy van Wynsberghe entitled 'DIY-DITO-DIWO and so on'.

Wendy wrote it in connection with an exhibition she participated in at the Pianofabriek, focusing on diy and re-use. Thanks to Wendy and Constant verlag for sharing this text with us!

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