Bill Henson’s essay in reply to critics who claim his work to be controversial/inappropriate for the use of teenage children in his imagery demonstrates his highly academic views as he explains his stance in the context his work within art history.
As one of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed artists, the photographer’s retort after a lengthy dignified silence remains one of the most important statements by an Australian artist – his stance should be considered by anyone even remotely interested in art, or by those who question ‚Äòwhat is art‚Äô?!
if you missed – LISTEN to an edited version HERE from ARTSCAPE or watch /TiVo ABC1, Tuesday August 17th 11.00 am
all images remain (c) BILL HENSON at Roslyn Oxley9 // UPDATE Рnext exhibition September 20 РOctober 13th, 2012 // other post on BILL HENSON РHERE & HERE
