The artists included in the theme ‘Altered states’ in ‘Looking Out, Looking In’ at the Queensland Art Gallery until 6 August 2023 scrutinise the variability of the self-image, whether through masking or distortion. Explore the subject of the self-portrait in our blog series highlighting works by Australian and international artists, from the past to the…
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The exhibition ‘Looking Out, Looking In: Exploring the Self-Portrait’ considers the complex and fascinating genre of the self-portrait — a distinct form of portraiture in which subject and artist are one, here we examine the enduring human interest in the self-image, revealing artistic tendencies towards both introspection and flamboyance. ‘Looking Out, Looking In’ is devised…
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