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$60.5m QLD gallery to get new signature artworks

Artists Ramesh Nithiyendran and Judy Watson have each been commissioned to make an outdoor artwork ahead of HOTA's new $60.5 million gallery opening.

12 Feb 2021 12:00

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Ramesh Nithiyendran will create an outdoor sculpture ahead of HOTA’s new opening. Image: Anna Kucera.

Two new outdoor artworks commissioned by HOTA, Home of the Arts, have been announced ahead of the opening of its new $60.5 million gallery on 8 May 2021.

Queensland Waanyi artist Judy Watson and Sri-Lankan born, Sydney based artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran will each create an outdoor artwork for visitors to view when they enter the new space.

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