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There’s no such a thing as Australian art because there’s probably no such a thing as Australia.
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The quote links the idea of “Australian art” to the idea of Australia itself. It suggests that if “Australia” is not a clear or stable category, then describing art as Australian becomes uncertain too. The statement questions both labels together rather than simply denying that artworks or a country exist.
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- National Portrait Gallery of Australia
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- Official Statement
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