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Virtual highlights tour

The masked sitter

Tuesday 9 February 2021

Live online

Ben Quilty, 2012 Andrew Quilty. © Andrew Quilty

Ben Quilty talks about portraiture as ‘a recording of a moment that reflects the sharing of a story.’ So that got us thinking: Can a portrait ever capture the genuine essence of a person, or it’s simply what they want you to see? Join us as we ponder ‘masks versus the real McCoy!’

Join the Zoom webinar session by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89768308282

Or put the following details into your Zoom app/account - Webinar ID: 897 6830 8282

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Daily

10:00am

An educational and fun 14-day adults’ introduction to portraiture.

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Daily until Mon 31 May

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We’re taking daily bookings as part of our COVID-19 Safety Plan. This is to make sure you have a safe and memorable visit without things getting too squishy.