As Australian as AMPOL

How much marketability is immanent in the artist's cultural background is a matter of delicate negotiation between dealer and client. Just now, it may appear to some artists an unfortunate fact that for them, Aboriginality is not an option.

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New Artist's Group: Dihedron

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4 Artists from WA

Looks at the art practice of four artists in Western Australia - Patrizia Tonello, Alex Spremberg, Cathy Cinanni and Karl Wiebke. Illustrations of their independent works included.

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Milan Milojevic

The artist writes about his art practice. Good colour photographs.

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Community Arts in Fairfield and Cabramatta

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Exhibition Review: An Art and Working Life Project Hosted by the Working Women's Centre Prospect Gallery South Australia March 1991

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