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Architectural mix reflects AGNSW’s ‘global ambition’

Sydney Modern competition judges have shortlisted just four Australian finalists, but should there be more local architects in the mix?

24 Oct 2014

Troy Nankervis

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales. Image: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) has defended its competition shortlist mix of 12 local and international architecture firms after it was criticised by an architect for having too little local representation in the gallery’s redevelopment project.

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Troy Nankervis

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Troy Nankervis is an ArtsHub journalist from Melbourne. Follow him on twitter @troynankervis

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