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Alex Burchmore

Alex Burchmore

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‘Adaptive reuse’: how contemporary artists reuse and recycle objects to be born again

‘Adaptive reuse’: how contemporary artists reuse and recycle objects to be born again

We tend to think of recycling, repair and reuse as part of an environmentally responsible way of life. But they are also key to many artists’ work.

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The Conversation

Alex Burchmore

Perspectives on a collection: why you should explore New Asian Art at the National Gallery of Australia

New Asian Art displays art from the National Gallery of Australia’s permanent collection. It is a welcome treat.

20.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Alex Burchmore

Tracing the long history of Aboriginal-Chinese people in Australia, through archives and art

Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People at the National Museum of Australia brings together contemporary art, personal reflections and archival...

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The Conversation

Alex Burchmore