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Phiction : lies, illusion and the phantasm in photography

James McArdle

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A touring exhibition of historic, modern and contemporary photographs from the collection of Horsham Regional Art Gallery, selected by curator James McArdle. His selection included photographs from the 19th century, with an emphasis on photographs which are not what they seem. The exhibition was designed to make us 'read' photographs more precisely, and appreciate the art of the photographer. This exhibition celebrated the originality and diversity of Australian vision in image and text.

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A touring exhibition of historic, modern and contemporary photographs from the collection of Horsham Regional Art Gallery, selected by curator James McArdle. His selection included photographs from the 19th century, with an emphasis on photographs which are not what they seem. The exhibition was designed to make us 'read' photographs more precisely, and appreciate the art of the photographer. This exhibition celebrated the originality and diversity of Australian vision in image and text.

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A touring exhibition of historic, modern and contemporary photographs from the collection of Horsham Regional Art Gallery, selected by curator James McArdle. His selection included photographs from the 19th century, with an emphasis on photographs which are not what they seem. The exhibition was designed to make us 'read' photographs more precisely, and appreciate the art of the photographer. This exhibition celebrated the originality and diversity of Australian vision in image and text.

Key concepts: Exhibition, Photography, Art, Originality, Visual arts, Illusion, Art history, Selection (genetic algorithm)

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