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Art by Description

Engage with works of art and collection displays by listening to short 5–10 minute recordings presented by a range of people with a passion for the visual arts. Listen each month or binge on a series.


Alexandra Exter

The music lesson c.1925

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Vernon Ah Kee

cantchant 2009

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Yayoi Kusama

THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS 2018

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A coloured illustrative print of Japanese Hydrangeas

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Yuuma, Gurruburri

The National Gallery acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Kamberri/Canberra region, and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.

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