The Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture allows entrants to develop and expand their practice, redefining the possibilities for public art. This year's finalist works had the power to inspire, shift perspectives and engage people in new conversations. Art Almanac congratulates Maree Clarke, winner of the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2023. Clarke will receive direct professional development opportunities. [caption id="attachment_93963" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Maree Clarke, Ancestral Memory, 2019, glass, dimensions variable. Collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Photograph: Tom Ross[/caption] Clarke, a Mutti Mutti/Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba woman from northeast Victoria, has been instrumental in the…
Maree Clarke wins $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture
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