Sculpture
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Arts & Culture
The joy of a first commission
One of Australia’s most significant multidisciplinary artists, Sally Smart, reflects on the momentum around her first commission, and how young artists must connect with the world around them
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Arts & Culture
Making a lasting impression
An ambitious new project brings together the world’s masterpieces with emerging artists to create the next generation of groundbreaking art
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Arts & Culture
The perfection of David
Michelangelo’s statue of David is an iconic statement on physical perfection and continues to inspire emerging artists, says a University of Melbourne expert.
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Arts & Culture
Under the Microscope
Laura Woodward: The power of public art
The prize-winning kinetic sculptor and artist tells how to balance teaching with art, and making a living from your passion
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Arts & Culture
Beautiful and unsettling: The world of artist Patricia Piccinini
Patricia Piccinini’s work is specific and universal, enticing and discomforting, recognisable and elusive – what are the driving forces behind her art?
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Arts & Culture
Brought to life, 2000 years later
Modern technology and research restores an ancient Egyptian woman, Meritamun, creating a unique teaching tool for medicine and health science