Penelope Benton
Penelope Benton is the executive director of the National Association for the Visual Arts in Australia, known for advocating for the rights of artists and the importance of artistic expression. She emphasizes the need for careful scrutiny when institutional interventions alter an artwork's meaning, highlighting the balance between artistic freedom and external influences.
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Australia:
National Association for the Visual Arts executive director Penelope Benton said it was a critical time to support and strengthen the small to medium sector.
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Australia:
Penelope Benton emphasized the importance of proper risk planning to support artists and restore confidence in Creative Australia.
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Australia:
Penelope Benton, executive director of the National Association of Visual Arts, said the restructure, and the departure of many experienced staff had come as a 'real shock'.
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Australia:
Penelope Benton is the executive director of the National Association for the Visual Arts and commented on Sabsabi's work.
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United Kingdom:
Penelope Benton emphasized the importance of artistic expression and the dangers of altering an artwork's meaning.
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