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I want a future that lives up to my past

David McDIARMID
I want a future that lives up to my past
 (1994)

Medium
coloured laser print on composition board

Measurements
160.0 × 122.3 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift from the Estate of David McDiarmid, 1998
© David McDiarmid/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
2002.355

Department
Australian Painting

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Subjects (general)
Abstract Art Literary and Text

Subjects (specific)
aphorisms LGBTQ+ multi-coloured text (layout feature)

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