How local art made Australia's national capital

How local art made Australia's national capital /

Canberra's dual status as national capital and local city dramatically affected the rise of a unique contemporary arts scene. This complex story, informed by rich archival material and interviews, details the triumph of local arts practice and community over the insistent cultural nation-buildi...

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Author / Contributor: Wawrzyńczak, Anni Doyle (Author)
Corporate Author: Australian National University Press
Imprint: Canberra, Australia : Australian National University Press, 2020.
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural property > Australia > Canberra (A.C.T.)
Public institutions > Australia > Canberra (A.C.T.)
Art, Australian > Australia > Canberra (A.C.T.)
Canberra (A.C.T.) > Intellectual life.
Library exhibits > Australia > Canberra (A.C.T.)
Museum exhibits > Australia > Canberra (A.C.T.)
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1. The national capital space and arts practice: 1913-1978
  • 2. The rapid growth of local arts and culture: 1978-1989
  • 3. Self-government and the arts
  • 4. Bitumen River Gallery - evolution and early years
  • 5. Transition: BRG to CCAS
  • 6. Transformation: transcending the local
  • Conclusion.

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