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The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG

'Radical Restraint'

The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG interviews the artist who painted his portrait, Ralph Heimans.

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Interview with Michael Kirby and Ralph Heimans. Video length: 5 minutes
Radical Restraint Justice Michael Kirby
Radical Restraint
Justice Michael Kirby, 1998 Ralph Heimans AM. © Ralph Heimans
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Study "Radical Restraint: A Portrait of Michael Kirby" recto 'Head Study' and verso 'Hand Study', 1998 Ralph Heimans AM
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Study "Radical Restraint: A Portrait of Michael Kirby", 1998 Ralph Heimans AM
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