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Stars and scars: the art of Atong Atem at the NGV – in pictures

The Guardian •
October 29, 2026 • 01:00 AM
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African studio photography, family archives, Catholic imagery and science fiction inspire the Melbourne artist, who also pays tribute to the myths and traditions of Dinka Bor culture in South Sudan

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African studio photography, family archives, Catholic imagery and science fiction inspire the Melbourne artist, who also pays tribute to the myths and traditions of Dinka Bor culture in South Sudan

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