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Culture heist : art versus money / Judith White

by Judith White

An insider's account of the Art Gallery of New South Wales that examines the challenges facing Australian public arts institutions, exploring the impact of funding cuts, corporate governance, and commercialisation on cultural heritage.

Accession 12966 ISBN 9780994429759 Publisher Brandl & Schlesinger
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