Glass men & killer doubles: a history of delusions
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What Is Plate Glass?
Senario was inspired by the story of a french king who believed he had turned into glass. Glass is an alchemical material that can embody conflicting ideas, says Senario. The female and male aspect to this delusion has never really gone away - it's still compelling as a metaphor.
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