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Artist Benjamin Knock on capturing Iceland's melting glaciers in 'Terra Therma'


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Internationally-acclaimed artist Benjamin Knock brings findings from three months in Iceland to Melbourne in 'Terra Therma' this week.  Knock captured footage of the country's changing landscape and cracking glaciers to develop the exhibition about the impacts of climate change.  SYN Media's Molly Inglis asked about the challenges Knock faced on his expedition, how he brought it all together, and the role art plays in science communication.

 

'Terra Therma' is open at QV's No Vacancy gallery until Sunday, 23 July 2023.

 

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