Australian art abroad: Doing it better

This is a tale of two cities, the yin and yang of international engagement for Australian artists, a tale of caution and a tale of risk, of reflection and of action. But like yin and yang, the seesaw of fate, both are essential to the other - calculated and informed risk-taking, action, but thoughtful action.

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