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Del Kathryn Barton : the highway is a disco

by Del Kathryn Barton, Pip Wallis, Peggy Frew

Accompanying an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, this catalogue explores themes of womanhood, desire, and the natural world through colourful paintings, sculptures, and films. It features personal artworks, studio photographs, essays, and an interview.

Accession 31859 ISBN 9781925432428 Publisher National Gallery of Victoria
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