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Michael Riley : sights unseen

by Michael Riley, Brenda L. Croft

This book explores the legacy of a significant contemporary Indigenous Australian visual artist, examining how his films and photography challenged non-Indigenous perceptions of Indigenous experiences by blending international fashion, cinema, and spirituality.

Accession 17301 ISBN 0642541620 Publisher National Gallery of Australia
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