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Michael Leunig

'Drawing the human spirit'

Michael Leunig 'Drawing the human spirit'
Video: 6 minutes 27 seconds

Philosopher, cartoonist and national treasure, Michael Leunig discusses his art.

This video was produced with funds donated by Tim Fairfax AC.

Video transcript

3 portraits

1 Michael Leunig, 2004 Jacqueline Mitelman. © Jacqueline Mitelman. 2 Michael Leunig, 1995 (printed 2013) Helga Leunig. © Helga Leunig. 3 Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's, 1989 (printed 2013) Helga Leunig. © Helga Leunig.

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