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Artist named for $1Million Sculpture Commission for GoMA 5th birthday

artwork: New Zealand artist Michael Parekowhai had been selected to undertake the Premier of Queensland’s Sculpture Commission with his proposed sculpture "The World Turns" .. artist impression.


BRISBANE.- Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has kicked off 5th birthday celebrations for the Gallery of Modern Art by announcing the winner of a $1 million sculpture commission and unveiling a model of the new art work. The Premier also marked the occasion by opening the children’s exhibition ‘we miss you magic land,’ by Perth artists Pip and Pop. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since GoMA opened its doors here in Brisbane,” Ms Bligh said. “Since then more than 3.8 million people have come to the gallery to see works by some of the world’s most influential artists, like Andy Warhol, Valentino and Picasso, as well as Australian and Queensland artists. “GoMA really has helped to transform the cultural landscape of Queensland and set a new standard for contemporary art museums in Australia.”