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TAGGED: arts and crafts
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Painting People: William Dobell paints Margaret Olley

Artist William Dobell is seen here in the studio with fellow artist Margaret Olley and his 1948 Archibald winning portrait painting of her.

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The Morning Star Painter: A family of artists

This short film narrated by David Gulpilil documents the production of a bark painting by the highly acclaimed artist Djiwul (Jack) Wunuwun in his homeland community of Gamedi near Maningrida in Ar

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Painting Country: Balgo

Erica Izett and Tim Acker manage the Balgo art centre in northern Western Australia. Some of Australia’s best Aboriginal artists work in the Balgo area.

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Monster or Miracle: Angles on the Sydney Opera House

Accompanied by a chamber orchestra the Sydney Opera House is shown from many angles both inside and out.

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Monster or Miracle: Larry Sitsky comments on the Sydney Opera House

Composer Larry Sitsky comments that the opera theatre has many 'liabilities'. Opera director Sam Wanamaker suggests that the space is manageable. 

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Monster or Miracle: The charm of Jørn Utzon

The charismatic architect of the Sydney Opera House, Jørn Utzon, is initially enthusiastic about undertaking the construction of Australia’s most famous building.

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Difficult Pleasure: A Portrait of Brett Whiteley - Powerful gift

Australian artist Brett Whiteley says that he was born with a 'powerful gift’. Whiteley points out that many 'gifted people shipwreck’.

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Arthur Boyd: Testament of a Painter - Barry Humphries' ode to Arthur Boyd

Australian comedian Barry Humphries recites an ode to painter Arthur Boyd at the opening of a Boyd retrospective exhibition. Humphries mentions Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Hans Heysen, Elioth Gru

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Arthur Boyd: Testament of a Painter - Antipodean Chagall

Australian painter Arthur Boyd painted his 'Half-Caste Bride’ series in the 1950s, drawing international attention to his work.

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New Colour Added To Ancient Art Of The Potter. Australian Colour Diary 10

A Sydney pottery factory uses new mechanisation processes and techniques to produce beautiful new works for the market place.