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Theme: At Ease Artist: John BRACK Birth/Death: 1920–1999 Title: Strapper and horse Credit Line: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra John Brack began his racehorse series, not through a passion for the horses, but as a study of a particular way of life. Brack was fascinated by the highly ritualised activities of the racecourse, and the intense seriousness with which punters and participants went about their sport. More details Click image to enlarge