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Read • In the flesh: Exploring the self-portrait
‘In the Flesh’ examines the body as a site of self-assertion and empowerment, with works ranging from performance, painting, photography, sculpture and video … -
Read • Altered States: Exploring the self-portrait
The artists included in the theme ‘Altered states’ scrutinise the variability of the self-image, whether through masking or distortion. James Gleeson Among Australia’s … -
Read • The composite self: Exploring the self-portrait
‘The composite self’ explores the multidimensional nature of identity, and the idea that our sense of self is informed by numerous influences, including our … -
Read • Role play: Exploring the self-portrait
Parody is the overarching theme of ‘Role play’, these artworks contest the notion of individuality, and the idea that a self-portrait can somehow be … -
Read • Strike a pose: Exploring the self-portrait
‘Strike a pose’ presents artworks made in the first decades of the twentieth century where artists assume the posture of the Grand Manner or … -
Read • Looking Out, Looking In: Exploring the Self-Portrait
‘Looking Out, Looking In: Exploring the Self-Portrait’ considers the complex and fascinating genre of the self-portrait — a distinct form of portraiture in …