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Jack Ball wins the Ramsay Art Prize among a who’s who of Australian young contemporary artists

The A$100,000 prize, awarded every two years, is open to artists under 40. The 22 artists on display point to a vibrant contemporary art scene.

Catherine Speck

Australia has a rich history of artists engaging in political issues, and of such work being shown without timidity in state and national galleries.

Brent Harris’ retrospective exhibition Surrender and Catch traces his art over four decades. It is a visual and linguistic treat. The paintings,...