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\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMichael E. Smith (*1977) works with discarded things, resonant with the accumulated traces of their existence, and transformed through the simplest of gestures into captivating, uncannily sentient sculptures. For his first solo exhibition in Switzerland, the Detroit-born artist creates new works that expand his peculiar archaeology of humanity in the 21st century.
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\n\t\t\t\t\tWith the generous support of François Gutzwiller.
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