Latham believed the artist was crucial to the progress of society by constantly questioning received ideas. These sculptures of damaged books question assumptions of received knowledge as permanent and certain.
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Title: Drawer with Charred Material
Creator: John Latham
Creator Lifespan: 1921/2006
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Birth Place: Livingstone, Zambia
Date: 1960/1960
Physical Dimensions: w55.9 x h55.9 cm
Credits: Collection of Nicholas Logsdail. Photo: Ben Westoby