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So Fine

Contemporary women artists make Australian history

This exhibition features new works from ten women artists reinterpreting and reimagining elements of Australian history, enriching the contemporary narrative around Australia’s history and biography, reflecting the tradition of storytelling in our country.

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Lowe Kong Meng
Lowe Kong Meng, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Lula Chinn
Lula Chinn, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
James Chung Gon
James Chung Gon, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Andrew Leon
Andrew Leon, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Gugug Go Tack
Gugug Go Tack, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Quong Tart
Quong Tart, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
George Chow Bow
George Chow Bow, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Ah Young
Ah Young, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Tim Sang
Tim Sang, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Jimmy Ah Foo
Jimmy Ah Foo, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Chang Woo Gow
Chang Woo Gow, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Captain Ah Gim
Captain Ah Gim, 2017 Pamela See. © Pamela See
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