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Australiana to zeitgeist : an A-Z of contemporary Australian art

by Melissa Loughnan

This book showcases the work of 78 emerging and underrepresented Australian artists working across a range of mediums. It explores the diverse themes shaping the contemporary Australian psyche and the direction of the nation's modern art scene.

Accession 12370 ISBN 9780500500897 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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