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William S. Burroughs' Preserved Poop Inspires 'Bio-Art' Piece
Feb 11th 2011 – 3:16PM
Courtesy Adam Zaretsky
Controversial 20th-century novelist William S. Burroughs was best known for his novel "Naked Lunch," and now two "bio-artists" are hoping to turn the remains of his last lunches into art. Adam Zaretsky and Tony Allard are the creators of "Mutate or Die: A W.S. Burroughs Biotechnical Bestiary," an ongoing project that...
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