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James Yuncken returns to fortyfivedownstairs with his latest exhibition Places Nearby.
As part of his exhibition, James will be taking a select group on a private walking tour of the Fitzroy precinct and visit to his artist studio.
Meeting at the BlackCat in Fitzroy at 10.30am Saturday 6 September, you will take a short walk through laneways and street art to his artist studio on Little Smith Street. From there James will conduct a ‘show and tell’ of his studio over a light brunch. Take a leisurely half hour walk through Gertrude Street shops and Fitzroy gardens, finishing at fortyfivedownstairs where you will be served a glass of tipple on arrival and have James personally talk you through his exhibition.
Please email jade@fortyfivedownstairs.com to book.
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