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Raelene Sharp's portrait of actor John Wood the favourite of Art Gallery NSW staff.

A violin crafted out of wreckage from the Japan tsunami marks one year since the disaster. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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Gustavo Dudamel and Joyce DiDonato head up this year's list of distinguished winners.

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