Article 68MKM Archie Moore becomes second solo Aboriginal artist to represent Australia at Venice Biennale

Archie Moore becomes second solo Aboriginal artist to represent Australia at Venice Biennale

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Sian Cain and Kelly Burke
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The Kamilaroi and Bigambul artist Archie Moore is to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale next year, making him just the second solo First Nations artist to represent Australia at the world's oldest international contemporary art event.

The 52-year-old, who is based in Redlands, Queensland, will represent the Australia pavilion in 2024, seven years after Tracey Moffatt did so in 2017.

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