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Get Started: Unexpected

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UNEXPECTED

We can’t always tell what an artwork is about, just by looking at it. Often there are stories to be revealed, secrets held and alternate identities assumed by these artists. This theme shines a light on some of the most playful and thought provoking works in the collection!

  • Unexpected: Artwork

    • Natan Dvir (1972 - ) Homesh Evacuation #01 / Taken Down, 2007 Photograph mounted on aluminium Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Natan Dvir (1972 - )

      Homesh Evacuation #01 / Taken Down, 2007

      Photograph mounted on aluminium

       

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      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here

    • Arnold Daghani (1909 - 1985) Caricature of Hitler, 1978 Collage: pen and ink and paper on newspaper Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Arnold Daghani (1909 - 1985)

      Caricature of Hitler, 1978

      Collage: pen and ink and paper on newspaper

       

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      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here

    • Isaac Rosenberg (1890 - 1918) Self-Portrait in Steel Helmet, 1916 Black chalk, gouache and wash on paper Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Isaac Rosenberg (1890 - 1918)

      Self-Portrait in Steel Helmet, 1916

      Black chalk, gouache and wash on paper

       

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      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

         

      see other work by this artist here

    • Tam Joseph (1947 - ) The Hand-Made Map of the World, 2013 Acrylic on board Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Tam Joseph (1947 - )

      The Hand-Made Map of the World, 2013

      Acrylic on board

       

      Image

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet 

          

      see other work by this artist here

    • ‘Dodo’ / Dörte Bürgner (1863-1940) Verkündigung (Annunciation), 1933 Watercolour and Pencil on Paper Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      ‘Dodo’ / Dörte Bürgner (1863-1940)

      Verkündigung (Annunciation), 1933

      Watercolour and Pencil on Paper

       

      Image

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here 

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