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Virtual highlights tour

Wool, ivory and mirrors

Tuesday 15 February 2022
Live online
Portrait of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch
Portrait of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, 2000 Australian Tapestry Workshop, Merrill Dumbrell, Christopher Pyett, Normana Wight. © Australian Tapestry Workshop

What’s it made of? Join us from wherever you are as we look beyond the sitters and artists to explore the materiality of some intriguingly made portraits.

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In their own words

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In their own words is an audio-guide with a difference. We let the portraits of these remarkable Australians speak for themselves.
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