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Think you know Sidney Nolan? This exhibition asks you to look again

First reported 7 Oct, 03:00 UTCUpdated 2d ago3 sources

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The artist left Australia in 1953 and died in 1992. Why are we still talking about him?

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  1. ABC News (Australia)Lean LeftAUVery high factuality
    'Looking at Australia': Sidney Nolan in six definitive paintings (opens ABC News (Australia) in a new tab)

    A new Sidney Nolan exhibition has opened at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, featuring all 27 paintings in his iconic Ned Kelly series.

  2. Guardian AustraliaLeftAUHigh factuality
    Why this Sidney Nolan painting was a breakthrough moment for Australian modern art – video (opens Guardian Australia in a new tab)

    Sidney Nolan’s famous Ned Kelly series is on display as part of an exhibition of work from the artist’s formative years, now showing at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. But senior curator Denise Mimmocchi walks us through the exhibition to highlight a lesser-known earlier work, which Nolan created when he was…

  3. The Sydney Morning HeraldLean LeftAUHigh factuality
    Think you know Sidney Nolan? This exhibition asks you to look again (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)

    The artist left Australia in 1953 and died in 1992. Why are we still talking about him?

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