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The dealer is the devil : an insider's history of the Aboriginal art trade

by Adrian Newstead, Ruth Hessey

A history of the Australian Indigenous art industry, documenting its evolution from remote communities to the international market. The text examines the social and economic impact of the movement through the experiences of artists, dealers, and cultural institutions.

Accession 25894 ISBN 9781921556432 Publisher Brandl & Schlesinger
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