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Objects of Greatest Desire: A Curator's Memoir
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ISBN10: 1912945525
ISBN13: 9781912945528
Publisher: Mount Orleans Press
Published: Oct 31 2026
Pages: 200
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781912945528
Publisher: Mount Orleans Press
Published: Oct 31 2026
Pages: 200
Language: English
Mount Orleans Press is thrilled to announce the release of Objects of Greatest Desire: A Curator's Memoir, a captivating new book by James Lomax. This memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the life and career of a distinguished curator whose passion for art and history has shaped his remarkable journey.
Objects of Greatest Desire takes readers on a fascinating journey through the art world, from Lomax's early days as a student to his influential roles at prestigious institutions, particularly Temple Newsam, Leeds. The memoir is filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and vivid descriptions of the works of art which have defined his career.
Objects of Greatest Desire takes readers on a fascinating journey through the art world, from Lomax's early days as a student to his influential roles at prestigious institutions, particularly Temple Newsam, Leeds. The memoir is filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and vivid descriptions of the works of art which have defined his career.
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