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The weird and wonderful world of Kathy Temin

If fake fur is your thing, then head to QAGOMA to immerse yourself in a Kathy Temin installation.

26 Nov 2013 12:00

Gina Fairley

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While Kathy Temin’s iconic installation may conjure Mr Whippy cones, igloos, stalactites or snow sculptures, her installation of fake fur is far from mere fluff.

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Gina Fairley

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. Instagram: fairleygina

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