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The wondrous Hilma af Klint, Tania Ferrier's angry underwear and the question of portraiture
ABC RN Arts
English - June 23, 2021 00:05 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPerforming Arts Arts Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The rediscovery of Hilma af Klint's abstract paintings has taken the art world by storm, but what meaning can we find in her powerful, mysterious work? The curator of the largest exhibition to reach Australia talks us through her symbols and spiritual quest. Plus, hear from an artist whose feminist-inspired underwear became a hit with the likes of Madonna. Then it's time to ponder… what do artists actually want to portray in a portrait?