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Architect Frank Gehry was in Sydney on Monday to unveil his latest architectural work, the $180 million Dr Chau Chak Wing of the University of Technology (UTS). It is Australia’s first building by the Americanarchitect.
Described by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove as ‘the most beautiful squashed brown paper bag ever seen’, Gehry’s design is certain to delight and divide architectural fans globally. What is not in doubt, is its future as a destination driving architectural tourism.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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