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- 1 2 Brantley, Ben (June 6, 2008). "Resurrecting an Artist's Greatest Creation: Herself". The New York Times . Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ↑ "REVIEW: 'Occupant' – the true or false history of sculptor Louise Nevelson @playhousesquare | CoolCleveland".
- ↑ Albee, Edward (2009). Occupant. Samuel French, Inc. ISBN 9780573663802.
- ↑ Simakis, Andrea (October 10, 2014). "The arch, imperious sculptor Louise Nevelson comes fabulously alive at Cesear's Forum in 'Edward Albee's Occupant'". The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ "Rave and Pan".