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Top, shorts and bag

Top, shorts and bag
 2002 {spring-summer 2003}

Medium
silk (chiffon), cotton (canvas), cotton polyester (thread), elastane
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (chiffon), cotton (canvas), cotton polyester (thread), elastane
Measurements
(a) 87.0 cm (centre, back) 65.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(b) 119.0 cm (outer leg) 38.0 cm (waist, flat) (shorts)
(c) 52.0 × 40.0 × 17.0 cm (bag)
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: akir
(b) label, centre back waistline, woven in white on black acetate: akira
Accession Number
2025.151.a-c
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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