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Howard Arkley : not just a suburban boy

by Edwina Preston

This biography traces the life of Australian artist Howard Arkley, famous for his neon airbrush paintings of suburban homes. It examines his artistic achievements, his connections to the Melbourne music scene, and the drug addiction that led to his untimely death.

Accession 21850 ISBN 1875989897 Publisher Duffy & Snellgrove
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