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Luminous World : The Wesfarmers Collection

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Luminous World: The Wesfarmers Collection showcases over three decades of Wesfarmers' art acquisitions, celebrating a diverse collection spanning early colonial works by John Eyre and Elioth Gruner to vibrant modern Indigenous art. This unique volume presents sixty contemporary pieces by fifty prominent artists from Australia and New Zealand, including Susan Norrie and Nyapanyapa Yunupingu, accompanied by essays and poetry that deepen appreciation for these significant works.
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This book is ideal for enthusiasts of fine art, collectors, and those interested in Australian and New Zealand visual culture. It will appeal to readers who appreciate contemporary art alongside historical context and who value thoughtful artistic commentary.

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Wesfarmers has been collecting art for more than three decades. From work by Elioth Gruner and colonial artist John Eyre to modern Indigenous art, the company maintains a diverse collection for the community to share and cherish through an active loan and exhibition program.

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Wesfarmers has been collecting art for more than three decades. From work by Elioth Gruner and colonial artist John Eyre to modern Indigenous art, the company maintains a diverse collection for the community to share and cherish through an active loan and exhibition programme.

Now, for the first time, Wesfarmers and the Art Gallery of Western Australia are proud to share sixty contemporary works with the Australian public. Luminous World features 50 artists from Australia and New Zealand, including: Susan Norrie, Rosemary Laing, Howard Taylor, Dale Frank, Paddy Bedford, Fiona Pardington, Brian Blanchflower, Brook Andrew, Timothy Cook, and Nyapanyapa Yunupingu.

Featuring essays and poetry by Bill Henson, Richard Mills, and John Kinsella, this is a must-have book for lovers of fine art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922089090

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 293.0mm

Height: 293.0mm

Weight: 1634g

Pages: 176

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