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Michael Vale has been exhibiting professionally since 1986, with recent solo exhibitions including 'Guests' at Despard Gallery in Hobart (2020), 'Clown Moon' at James Makin Gallery (2020), and 'Time Traveller' also at Despard Gallery in Hobart (2019). He has participated in numerous group exhibitions, such as the Venice Biennale (2019), the Archibald Prize at AGNSW (2019), and many others across Australia and internationally. Vale's recent awards include the Hutchins Prize (2018) and the Bayside Painting Prize (2017). He has a strong background in film and video, with his works screened in Australia, Italy, Spain, the USA, and Canada. His educational qualifications include a PhD from Monash University (2006) and an MFA from RMIT University (2000). His research interests encompass a variety of themes in fine art, including painting, contemporary art, film, video, installation art, and various concepts like humor, horror, and absurdist theories. Additionally, Vale's projects have included significant collaborations and exhibitions that explore the intersection of these artistic fields.
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