Blue Poles

Agency/Maker
Graham Cheney
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Brief description
Painted by Graham Cheney as part of his 'Dismissal' series in honour of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. It shows a group of men and boys attempting to move some blue poles, possibly in reference to a painting titled Blue Poles by Jackson Pollack that was authorised for purchase by National Gallery of Australia by Gough Whitlam. When it was purchased in 1973, it caused a great deal of controversy.
Media/Materials
canvas
Department
Artworks
Cultural Collections
Accession date
26 Jul 2019
Object number
2019.013

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