Author(s): Edward Colless Editor Helen

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Minefield was a provocative installation by controversial Australian artist Tim Burns. The installation was part of the Mildura Sculpture Triennial in 1973 showcasing experimental art in Australia, but at dawn on the first day a frontend loader ploughed up and destroyed it. This collection of essays traverses a legendary work of Australia sculpture that was scandalous, formidable yet elusive, indeed feral, and?Ñwith almost no evidence of it remaining?