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

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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

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