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Nell x McCahon : through the wall of birth and death

by Nell, Colin McCahon

This exhibition catalogue accompanies a 2024 exhibition at The Dowse Art Museum, exploring the dialogue between the works of Nell and McCahon as they navigate the complexities of life, death, and existence.

Accession 28515 ISBN 9781067007805 Publisher Dowse Art Museum
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