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The Favourite

Michael Zavros Queensland Art Gallery

24 June—2 October

“Jeff Koons says ‘embrace your past’,” cites Michael Zavros.

“I think I’m good at that.”

Brisbane-based Zavros, arguably one of Australia’s most celebrated artists of. The survey show features works dating back to 1999, and naturally includes many of his signature photorealist paintings with their startlingly resonant detail, as well as sculptures, video works, photography and hybrid pieces.

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