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Issue Details: First known date: 2017... 2017 Warwick Thornton's Mother Courage : A Battle Cry for Aboriginal Art
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'Warwick Thornton's installation Mother Courage, prompted by Brecht's classic drama, addresses the situation of Aboriginal Australians, especially artists, and the politics of their survival. Juxtaposing traditional paintings with contemporary media-based culture, the installation highlights the issue of "authentic" Aboriginal art and displays Aboriginal artists' diversity and agency.'  (Publication abstract)

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    y separately published work icon Mosaic vol. 50 no. 2 June 2017 11987920 2017 periodical issue 2017 pg. 223-240
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