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Tuesday

Bacon, Burroughs and old lace

Peter Minihan, 1989.





























Recently we came across this footage of a discussion between Francis Bacon and writer William Burroughs - recommended if you're a fan of either eccentric. Highlights include Bacon comparing Jackson Pollock's painting to old lace.

Mid-18th Century lace, in the V&A collection