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For Your Reference: Mungo Thomson

Santa Barbara Museum of ArtScore 97.5

DatesJan 1, 2026
Location1130 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA, Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Mungo Thomson #1,420

For Your Reference: Mungo Thomson Through October 25, 2026 Combining humor and philosophical inquiry, Mungo Thomson (b. 1969) mines archives and mass-produced books to create immersive video installations. SBMA presents three films containing images scanned from birdwatching field guides, history textbooks, and a handbook for mimes.

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For Your Reference: Mungo Thomson

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