SIMONE B. ALTER-MURI, Ed.D. ATR-BC, ATCS, L.M.H.C.
413-584-9223 ❖ saltermu@springfieldcollege.edu
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over thirty years of extensive and wide-ranging experience in post graduate, graduate, undergraduate and elementary/early childhood teaching, organizational administration and consulting, supervision, program development, counseling, art therapy, art education and psychotherapy.
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 1990
Ed.D. Creativity and Child Development
Psychosynthesis Training, Synthesis Center, Amherst, MA 1981-82
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA 1979
M.Ed. Art Therapy/Counseling
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 1976
B.A. Psychology and Art
CERTIFICATION:
Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, Art Therapy Credentials Board, 2011
Licensed Mental Health Counselor for Independent Clinical Practice, 2001
with individuals diagnosed with psychosis, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Credentials Board, 1997
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1992
Registered Art Therapist, Art Therapy Credential, 1981
Paneled Therapist; Blue Cross Blue Shield,2022-present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Developed and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Art Therapy, Art, Art History, Art Education, Counseling, Psychology, Human Development, Sociology, Human Services, Special Education, Child Development, and Early Childhood Education.
Springfield College 1986-present
Full Professor 2004-present
Director, Graduate Art Therapy/Counseling Program, 2005-present
Director, Undergraduate Art Therapy and Art Education Program, 1992-2022
Director, Graduate Art Therapy Program, 1992-2002
Chairperson of the Faculty Curriculum Screening Committee, 1999-2000
Chairperson of the All College Requirements Subcommittee, 1998-1999
Chairperson of the Faculty Curriculum Committee, 1998-1999
Adjunct Professor,1986-91
Adjunct Professor, School of Human Services, 2000-2014
Our Lady of the Elms College
Assistant Professor, half time 1989-1990
Adjunct 1990-1994
Adjunct Professor Positions: (Extended list available upon request)
Lesley University, Arts and Learning program, 1991-1992
University of Massachusetts/Amherst, 1985-1993
Continuing Education, 1998-2004
Community Colleges:
Holyoke Community College, 1985-1989
Greenfield Community College, 1985-1988, 2005 & 2007
Quincy Junior College, 1985
Curry College, 1984
Tufts University, 1981-1984
Bunker Hill Community College, 1981-84
Brandeis University, 1981-83
Art Institute of Boston, 1982-83
SUPERVISION:
University supervisor of art therapy, counseling and art education student teachers and internship students at Plymouth University, Springfield College, University of Massachusetts, Vermont College in: Elementary education, Moderate Special Needs, Art Therapy/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Early Childhood Special Needs, Secondary and Elementary Art Education, Private ATR and LMHC supervision.
WORKSHOPS: (Extended list available upon request)
Taught workshops, lectures and symposiums both nationally and internationally on art therapy, art education, psychology, resilience, trauma, post historical and generational trauma, art of genocides, tattoos and healing, micro-agressions, creativity and visual art.
The Arts and Psychotherapy Center, Athens, Greece
American Art Therapy Association
Expressive Therapies Summit, New York City , Los Angeles
Jung Association of Western Massachusetts, Northampton, MA
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Alanus University, Bonn, Germany
Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
L’atelier, Geneva, Switzerland
Touro College, Brooklyn, NY
Elizabeth Stone Program, Torino, Italy
Hochshule der Kunst, Berlin, Germany
University of New Hampshire, Keene, NH
West Springfield Schools, Professional Development
Springfield Public Schools, Professional Development
Preschool Enrichment Team, Holyoke, MA
Nordic Seminar in Art Therapy, Denmark
Hatikvah Holocaust Center, Springfield, MA
MUSEUMS: Taught numerous art classes at:
Guild Studio Art Center
Worcester Art Museum
Art Institute of Boston
Framingham Art Museum
Danforth Museum of Art
DeCordova Art Museum
Fitchburg Art Museum
COMMUNITY SETTINGS (selected): Taught art and courses in creativity at:
Northampton Senior Center, Northampton, MA
Northampton Public Schools, Project Challenge Program
Talented and Gifted Program, Greenfield Community College
Arts Extension Service, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Jewish Community Center, Springfield, MA
Brookline Public Schools
Cambridge Arts Council
Somerville Community Schools
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: (Extended list available upon request)
Fogle Grant on Holocaust Studies, 2023
Outstanding Applied Creative Therapy Practice Award, American Art Therapy Association, 2021
The Denis Diderot [A-i-R] Grant, Orquevaux, France, and
Artist Residency at Chateau d’Orquevaux in Orquevaux, France, 2020
My art was highlighted on the webpage of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) featuring art-work from art educators throughout the country in a juried virtual exhibition, 2020
Featured Member New England Art Therapy Association, 2019
Faculty Research Grant, 2017
Deans Research Grant, 2016
Grant Recipient, Valley F.E.A.S.T, 2010
Summer Research Grant, Springfield College, 2010
Artist in Residence, Grant recipient, Vermont Studio School, 2005
Massachusetts Cultural Council Creative School Grant, 2003-2006
Art Educator of the Year in Higher Education, Massachusetts Art Education Association, 2003
Service Learning Grant, Springfield College.
Faculty Research Grant, Springfield College.
Faculty Travel Grants, Reassigned Time Grant for research, and service learning, Springfield College
New England Association for Art Therapy Chapter Service Award
Outstanding Lecturer of the Year in Continuing Education
Alpha Sigma Lambda, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
Nominee, Distinguished Lecturer, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
Who’s Who in America, 2003, 2009
Who’s Who in Among American Teachers, 2002
Who’s Who in the East
Dictionary of International Biography
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
Lesley University. 2016
Undergraduate Art Therapy Program Reviewer
Thesis Advisor, 1999
Smith College Art Museum, 2011-2013
Community Board Member Centage Company, 2010
Text Reviewer Department of Secondary and Elementary Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2008-2010
MTEL Visual Arts Content Reviewer, served on the Advisory Council
Touro College, Brooklyn, NY, Art Department, 2013
External Reviewer Undergraduate Art Therapy
Department of Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2001-2007
Member, Arts Advisory Council
New England Association of Art Therapists
Licensing Board 2017-present Vice President, 1992-2002
Educational Chairperson
Affiliate Board Representative
American Art Therapy Association
Education Committee, 2016-2026
Multicultural Committee, 2012-2016
Coordinator of Multicultural Exchange and Multicultural Liaison, 2012-2013
Ethics Committee Chair 2008-2010
Committee Member, 2006-2008
Scholarship Committee Chair, 2004-2006
Membership Chair, 2001-2004
Coalition of Art Therapy Educators
Chair
Regional Symposia Committee.
Archives Committee
Chapter Development Committee
Art Therapy Certification Board National Certification
Education Committee 2015-present
Advisor to Undergraduate Art Therapy Subcommittee
Book Reviewer
Springfield College
GAAC
ASPS Curriculum Committee
Psychology ADHOC committee on student remediation
Center for Wellness Education and Research
Faculty Senate
Faculty Development Committee
Chairperson FCC Screening Committee
Chairperson Faculty Curriculum Committee
Facilitator Faculty Institute
Graduate and Faculty Curriculum Committees
Teacher and Educator Preparation Committee
Educator Preparation Committee
ECTAC Committee
Approval and Retention Committee
Holocaust Task Force
Holocaust and Genocide Committee
Committee for the Advancement of Service Learning
Screening Committee of the Faculty Curriculum Committee
Chairperson of the Screening Committee
Executive Committee of the Faculty Curriculum Committee
Committee for the Advancement of Service Learning
All College Requirements Sub Committee
Chair ACR requirements Sub Committee
Grievance Committee
National Evaluation System 1999-2000, 2009
Scorer for the Visual Art Teachers Exam,
Exam writer
Hampshire College, 1994
Senior Thesis (Division III) Advisor
Delmar Press 1990-1999
Book Reviewer
ART THERAPY PRACTICE:
Private Practice and Supervision, 1983-present
Mentor Inc., Hatfield MA, 2002-2004
Horizons School, Chicopee, MA, 1996
Valley Programs, Northampton, MA, 1993
Springfield Adolescent Day Treatment Center, West Springfield, MA, 1992-93
Northampton Center for Children and Families, Northampton, MA, 1986
Family Counseling Center, Newton, MA, 1980-85
PACE School, Braintree, and MA, 1980-84
Staff Revitalization Co., Cambridge, MA, 1982-83
Taunton Area Mental Health Services, Psychiatric Day Treatment Center, Taunton, MA, 1981-83
Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston, MA, 1979-81
Charles River Academy, Cambridge, MA, 1977-80
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:
Led in-service training and/or provided direct services in supervision, counseling LMHC, post historical trauma, art education, art of the Holocaust and genocides, art therapy for agencies working with developmentally delayed, learning disabled, drug and alcohol addictions, emotionally disturbed and psychotic children and/or adults.
Selected Clients:
Community Support Institute
United Cerebral Palsy
Temple Israel, Greenfield
Springfield Art Museum
Guild Studio Art Center
Institute of Contemporary Art
Springfield Public Schools
West Springfield Schools
Hospice of Greater Springfield
Charter Oaks Cultural Center
Tufts University
Mass. Department of Mental Health
Very Special Arts Festival
Perkins School for the Blind
Coastal Community Counseling Center Community Training Resources
Taunton Area Association for Human Services
Gandara Center
Glavin Regional Center
Lawrence House of Correction
Salem Jail
Phase Program
Cambridge Camping
East Boston Social Service Center
Till Program
Alternative Leisure Company
735, Inc.
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Direct care and consulting for preschools and daycare centers. (Extended list available upon request)
Gan Keshet Preschool, Former Board Member
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
I envisioned and organized a panel for students, faculty, and the public on Refugees and Resilience. This panel included panelists from local organizations who work with refugees, Catholic Charities, The Jewish Family Service New Americans Programs, Massachusetts Activists for Immigration Justice, and refugees.
Academic Program External Reviewer Undergraduate Art Therapy,
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Academic Program External Reviewer, Truro College, Brooklyn, NYC
Developed program curricula; hired scheduled and supervised staff; wrote successful grant proposals; coordinated multiple programs within umbrella organizations; and handled advertising.
Designed and awarded a 3-year Creative Schools Grant by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Springfield School Department and Springfield College for the De Berry School, Springfield MA. Co-authored Davis Grant for integrating art therapy in education at the Brightwood School, Springfield, MA
Coordinated and promoted guest speakers, symposium and workshops for Springfield College and NEATO with well-known art therapists including: Edith Kramer (pioneer and founder of Art Therapy in America), Dr Judith Rubin (pioneer of art therapy, author and past president American Art Therapy Association, Dr Shaun McNiff author and President of the American Art Therapy Association, Dr. Donna Betts, President of the American Art Therapy Association (Extended list available upon request)
PRESENTATIONS: (Extended list available upon request):
American Art Therapy Association, 1992-present
Lewis and Clark University, Portland, Oregon, 2022
MIT/ADT Program in Pune, India, 2022-2025
Expressive Therapies Summit, Virginia, 2024
Expressive Therapies Summit, Los Angeles, CA, 2021/23
Authors and Artists Festival Deerfield, MA, 2020
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, 2019
Springfield Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts PD Training, 2018
Westfield State College, Psychology Department, 2017 and 2019
The Arts and Psychotherapy Center, Athens, Greece, 2016
The American Art Therapy Association, National. 2022, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2011- 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001-1999, 1998,1996,1994,1989
Expressive Therapies Summit, New York, N.Y., 2021,2020, 2016,-2014-2013
Research Roundtable, AATA conference, 2016, 2014
National Art Education Association, 2015, 2012, 2010, 1989
United States Society for Education through Art, Indianapolis, IN, 2012
European Consortium of Arts Therapies Conference
Lucca, Italy 2011
Crete, Greece 2005
Massachusetts Art Teachers Association, 2015, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1990
Hosmer Gallery and Northampton Arts Council, 2007
New England Art Therapy Association and Springfield College, 2006
National Women’s Caucus on the Arts, Boston, MA, 2005
The 12th Nordic Seminar in Art Therapy, Denmark, 1999
Center for Behavioral Health, Holyoke Hospital, 1999
New England Art Education Conference, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995
Massachusetts Faculty Development Consortium, 1993
NEIAPSRS, 1993
American Cancer Society, 1993, 1992
New England Association of Art Therapists, 1993, 1984
NEAEYC, 1993, 1991
Brightside for Youth and Families, 1992
National Coalition of Creative Art Therapies 1990
Mass. Teachers Association, 1990
Statewide Preschool Enrichment, 1989, 1990
National Art Education Association, 1989
Pioneer Valley Preschool Enrichment, 1988
Association for Humanistic Psychology, 1984
Girls Club of America, 1981
Association of Psychopathology of Expression, 1981
PUBLICATIONS:
Alter-Muri, S. (2020) The Body as Canvas: Motivations, Meanings, and Therapeutic Implications of Tattoos. The American Journal of Art Therapy.
Alter-Muri, S. (2017). Art Therapy Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder Students in the Art Classroom. Art Education Journal of the National Art Education Association.
Alter-Muri, S. & Vazzano, S. (2014) Gender typicality in children’s art development: A cross-cultural study. The Arts in Psychotherapy.
Alter-Muri, S. (2011). Transforming our worldview. In Pope, M. and Coker, A. (Ed). Experiential Activities for Teaching Multicultural Competence in Counseling. American Counseling Association Press.
Alter-Muri, S. (2007). Beyond the face: Self-portraiture and art therapy. The Arts in Psychotherapy.
Alter-Muri, S. (2007). Imagistic Imagery Exchange Between Mother-Daughter Artists In Blaze: A discourse on art, women and feminism. Cambridge Scholars Publishing: UK.
Alter-Muri, S. (2007). Dissolving the boundaries: Post-modernist art and art therapy. Art Therapy: The American Journal of Art Therapy.
Alter-Muri, S. (2007). Art in times of war and political conflicts: In European arts therapy grounding the vision to advance theory and practice. European Consortium for Arts Therapy Education. University of Plymouth Press, Plymouth UK.
Alter-Muri, S. (2003). Teaching political art in the new millennium. Art Education: Journal of the American Art Education Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (2003). Integration of art therapy and art history: In K. Dannecker (Ed.). Internationale Perspektiven der Kunsttherapie. Nauser and Nauser: Vienna, Austria.
Alter-Muri, S. (2002). Homage to Greg Gillespie. In Working with Images: The Art of Art Therapists.
Moon (Ed.), Charles C. Thomas, Chicago, IL.
Alter-Muri, S. (2002). Viktor Lowenfeld revisited: A review of Lowenfeld’s preschematic, schematic and gang age stages. American Journal of Art Therapy.
Alter-Muri, S. (2000). Romare Bearden collages and photomontages. Art and Social Justice
Issues. Schools Arts.
Alter-Muri, S. (1999). Texture in the melting pot: Postmodernist art and art therapy. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1999). Folk art and outsider art: Acknowledging social justice issues in art
education. Art Education Journal of the National Art Education Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1999). Notes from an American on sabbatical in Europe. International Networking
Group of Art Therapists Newsletter.
Alter-Muri, S. (1998). Book review: Depression and the Spiritual in Modern Art: Homage to Miro. Art Therapy:
Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1997). Book review: Interpreting Metaphors in Children’s Drawings. Art Therapy:
Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1996). From Van Gogh to Beuys: Incorporating art history in art therapy treatment plans, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1996). Art recipes that bridge the gap between home and school. Early Childhood News.
Alter-Muri, S. (1996). Multiculturalism through child-constructed games. Day Care and Early
Education Journal.
Alter-Muri, S. (1994). Exhibiting client’s art: A case study in psychopathology of expression. Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1994). Art eases the process of attachment and separation. Day Care and Early Education Journal.
Alter-Muri, S. (1993). Visual Arts for the physically challenged person (video review). Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Alter-Muri, S. (1990). Training preschool teachers in creative art activities: The effects of prescribed methodology. Dissertation Abstracts International.
Alter-Muri, S. (1980). Clinical case presentation on art therapy with a chronic schizophrenic man. Confina Psychiatrica Journal.
ART EXHIBITS:
Juried, Group and Solo Exhibitions
Faculty Exhibit Springfield College Jan, 2023
APAS Exhibit at Leverett Arts Center May, 2023
Two Painting exhibited at Kestral Foundation Nov-Jan, 2023
Exhibited 2 paintings at the School of the Museum Museum of Fine Arts , Boston, MA Nov-Dec, 2022
Exhibited a plein air painting at Hope and Feathers Gallery Piece of the Pie Art, Amherst, MA, December-Jan 2022
My painting “A Spot of Red” included in an exhibit for the Leaning from COVID 19 Art Conference a virtual conference between Florida State University and the National Association for the Development of Art Therapy Science and Practice: Art Therapy Association of Russia. February, 2022
My painting and artist statement was published in the “The Healing Art,” The Journal of the Russian Art Therapy Association. February, 2022
My painting “The many shades of Mt Tom from the Orchard” was chosen to be included in the Kestral Art Exhibit. May, 2022
My painting “Mists of Spring” exhibited as part of the Spring Community Outlook Exhibit at Elusie Gallery, Easthampton. May, 2022
Blizard Gallery, “Refugees, Resistance, Resilience; Creating Emotional Resonance.” Springfield, MA, 2021
Easthampton City Arts, “Post Pause” online group art exhibit Easthampton MA, 11-2020-1-21
Blizard Gallery, Faculty Exhibits, Springfield, MA, 2020, 2018-17, 2015, 2011, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2002, 1998
Amherst Plein Air Society Members online Exhibit, 11/20-1/21
Member Show, National Art Education Association, Virtual Gallery, 2020
Hosmer Gallery, “Art during the Pandemic”, Northampton, MA, 2020
Barnes Gallery, “Glass Art Exhibit” Leveret Crafts Center, Leveret MA, 2019
Creative Arts Center” Sanctuary City”, New Haven, CT Hosmer Gallery “Engaging Nature”, 2019 Northampton, MA 2019 Map Gallery, Easthampton, MA, 2018
Amherst Plein Air Society, Amherst MA, 2018
Mill 180, “Gnome Exhibit”, Easthampton, MA, 2018
Campus Union Springfield College, “Flight”, Springfield, MA, 2017
Leveret Crafts Center Nasty Women Exhibit, 2016
National Art Education Association Virtual Gallery Juried exhibit, 2016
School of The Museum of Fine Arts sale, Boston, MA 2016, 2014-2012
Hope and Feathers Gallery, Small Works Show, Amherst, MA, 2016
Campus Rotunda “Enigma Obscura”, Springfield College, 2016
Boston Biennial 4, Boston, MA, 2016
Gallery 51, “Curious Encounters”, North Adams, MA, 2015
The Big Red Frame Gallery, ‘Art is a Gift”, Easthampton, MA, 2015
Brattleboro Museum, “North Northeast”, Brattleboro, VT, 2015
The Art Bank “Black and White and Read”, South Deerfield, MA, 2015
The Art Garden “Paradise Not Yet Lost”, Shelburne Falls, MA, 2015
Lesley University, “Codes on Canvas 3’, Cambridge, MA, 2014
Represented by Nash Gallery, Easthampton, 2010-2017
“Codes on Canvas.002”, Student Union Gallery, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 2014
“Morph Codes”, Sabbatical Exhibit, William Blizard Gallery, Springfield College, Springfield MA, 2013
“No One is Home”, Mother Daughter Exhibit, JCA Gallery, Amherst, MA, 2013
Easthampton Arts Council, Easthampton, MA, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012
Hope and Feathers Gallery, Amherst, MA, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012
Paint out Competition, Easthampton, MA, 2013, 2012, 2010
Inside Art Exhibit the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
New England Art Therapy Association, Cambridge, MA, 2013
Greenfield Market Co-op, Greenfield, MA, 2012
Franklin County Arts Council, Greenfield MA, 2012
Mooney Center Gallery, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 2012
Art Space, Shelburne Falls, MA, 2012
Elusie Gallery Anniversary and Vital Connections Exhibit, Easthampton, MA, 2011
Springfield College, Richard B Flynn Campus Center, Springfield, MA, 2012
Herter Gallery U/Mass Amherst What’s the Story, Exhibit, 2010
Northampton Center for the Arts: Art for All Benefit Auction, Northampton, and MA, 2010
CHIMES ART AUCTION, Newburyport, MA, 2009
PACE Gallery, Easthampton, MA, 2009
Landscape Seen and Unseen, Hosmer Gallery, Northampton, MA, 2009
Art of Practice: The Art of Art Therapists, Gallery 321, Somerville, MA, 2009
National Yiddish Book Center, Amherst, MA, 2006
Mother Daughter exhibit, Tower One Gallery, New Haven, CT, 2005
Elusie Gallery, Easthampton, MA, 2016, 2008, 2005, 2004
Franklin County Hospital, Greenfield, MA, 2004
F Street Gallery, Belmar, New Jersey, 2004
Cornerstone Gallery, Hatfield, MA, 2003
Stockton Art Gallery College, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, 2003
Cover Art: Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2002
Piedmont Art Exhibit, Somers, CT, 2002
Gallery Arame, La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland, 2001
Gallery La Sombaille, La Chaux De Fonds Switzerland, 1999
Barbara Ann Levy Gallery, NYC, 1998
Paradise Copies Gallery, Northampton, MA, 1998
Art Bank, Shelburne Falls, MA, 1998
Westfield State College, Westfield, MA, 1997
Hera Gallery, Wakefield, RI, 1997
One Woman Show, Burnett Gallery, Amherst, MA, 1995
Art for Life, Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA, 1994, 1993
Forbes Library Gallery, Northampton, MA, 1993
Riverside Arts Festival, Bainbridge, GA, 1994
Zone Gallery, Springfield, MA, 1993
Leveret Crafts and Artists, Leveret, MA, 1993
Borgia Gallery, Elms College, Chicopee, MA, 1992
Thorne’s Gallery, Northampton, MA, 1992
Faculty Art, Art Institute of Boston, 1992
Juried Show, DeCordova, Lincoln, MA, 1989
Museum School Faculty, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA, 1998
Gallery East, Boston, MA, 1980
Scituate Arts Festival, Scituate, MA, 1979
Heritage Cooperative Gallery, Boston, MA, 1976
Juried Show, Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL, 1973
VIDEO/You Tube
Gender Typicality and Children’s Art,
interview by the Wall Street Journal Lunch time show March, 2014
Codes on Canvas: Barcodes and the Holocaust, April, 2014
Art de Neuchatel, Television Interview, La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland, 1999
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