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Works explorer

The Astronomer

Australia, 2005
film

A paint-on-glass animation, “The Astronomer” is the story of an old timekeeper who, little by little, loses sense of his world. It is a quiet rumi..

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An Inner passion

Australia, 2006
Similarity: 51%

The Legend of John Henry: an American folk tale

United States, 1974
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And the lighthouse made three

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Projected Memories: Work in old films

Australia, 1988
Similarity: 38%

Nice day

Australia, 1997
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RMIT AIM Collection 2005 = Take AIM 2005

Australia, 2005
Similarity: 36%

Catch of the day

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Figurines: some works of David Swift

Australia, 1965
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The Pyre of Triune

Australia, 1997
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This way up

Victoria, Australia, 1995
Similarity: 33%

Figurines: some works of David Swift

Australia, 1965
Similarity: 33%

Brother bother

Australia, 1953
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Mapping a city of fragments v.2

United States, 1997
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Essence of Terror

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Match de Prestidigitation

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The Pyre of Triune

Australia, 1997
Similarity: 32%

Jack the Giant Killer lantern slides

United Kingdom, c. 1880
Similarity: 32%

Handle with care: glass

India, 1952
Similarity: 32%
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