"Aspirations" by Anthony Poon : close-up



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29 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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This photograph shows a close-up on the sculpture "Aspirations" by Anthony Poon. It was commissioned by the MICA in 2000 and is located in the atrium of the MICA Building. Title devised by Library staff.


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