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Portrait of the artist scrutinising the viewer

Portrait of the artist scrutinising the viewer

Update: 2021-10-21

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Artist Melissa Clements says her portrait asks the viewer to release control, instead of scrutinising the painting, they are called to consider the feeling of being scrutinised by the painting. She speaks to Lester Prize CEO Annie Silberstein.

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Portrait of the artist scrutinising the viewer

Portrait of the artist scrutinising the viewer

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