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60-Second Gallery: Six Decades of Abstract Art

Abstraction became the dominant style of art after World War II. Since then, artists have proved the possibilities are endless. Six works from the upcoming Contemporary Curated auction in New York on 2 March chart the endless potential for innovation.

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