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201718 minPGdoc-short

Country Grammar

201718 minPGdoc-short

One of Sue Tompkins' earliest performances, created in 2003, is featured in an 18-minute film set within a gallery context.

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One of Sue Tompkins' earliest performances, created in 2003, is featured in an 18-minute film set within a gallery context.

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Luke Fowler

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Sue Tompkins performs “Country Grammar” in 2003 as part of her early work in a gallery setting. Fowler’s film, released in 2017, documents this performance. The film captures Tompkins' artistic expression and the themes present in her work. It runs for 18 minutes and presents a segment of her creative development within the art community.

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