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eX de Medici

b. 1959

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Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground

Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground
2001

eX de Medici
eX de Medici age 42
Head studies: Preparatory study for 'Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground'

Head studies: Preparatory study for 'Nothing's as precious as a hole in…

eX de Medici
eX de Medici age 42

National Photographic Portrait Prize

eX de Medici, artist, 2017 by Gary Grealy

eX de Medici, artist
2017

by Gary Grealy
eX de Medici age 58
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground

Seduce and Destroy

Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2001

Magda Keaney explores the symbolism in eX de Medici's portrait of Midnight Oil.
Summary
10 portraits in the collection
1 NPPP photo
Related People
Midnight Oil
Peter Garrett AM
Gary Grealy
Dwayne Hillman
Rob Hirst
Jim Moginie
Martin Rotsey
Professions
Visual arts and crafts
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