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Quilty on Olley

Tim Ross: Constant

Published 27 November 2020
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Constant, presented by Tim Ross in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, is an experimental digital exhibition highlighting the formative power of art, exploring its role as a silent influencer and sometimes unacknowledged yet constant presence in our lives.

Australian arts’ version of the odd couple, Ben Quilty talks intimately about his unique friendship with his mentor Margaret Olley. How did these two iconic artists develop such a close bond, and what did their friendship mean to each other?

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