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Jeremy Deller, Father and Son, 2021, time-based sculptural installation, wax, wood, wick and flame. Comissioned by ACCA. Courtesy of the artist and The Modern Institute, Glasgow. Photo: Christian Capurro.

Jeremy Deller: Father and Son
  • Hilary Thurlow


20 Nov 2021
⬤ Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - 22 Nov 2020

Surely one of the best works of the year: Artist #JeremyDeller @jeremydeller just finished Australian Center for Contemporary Art in Melbourne @acca_melbourne - a 24-hour ritual public burning - and purging from the collective metaphysical body - of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch.

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Artists: Jeremy Deller

Hilary Thurlow is a Master’s candidate in Art History and Theory at Monash University. Her research centres on the work of Cuban artist, Tania Bruguera.

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