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Behind the scenes with artist Betty Muffler

Published 10 June 2020

Anangu/Aboriginal Pitjantjatjara artist Betty Muffler shares the meaning behind her artwork, which features on the cover of Vogue Australia’s September 2020 ‘Hope’ issue, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Autralia and Iwantja Arts.

Filmed by Closer Productions and edited by Alan Harca.

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