Why Ken Done’s artwork tugs at the heartstrings of Australians | CNN

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Since his first exhibition in Sydney in 1980, Ken Done has established himself as a household name in Australia, and his work is synonymous with popular ideas of Australian identity, particularly of the late 20th century period. Throughout his long career, Done has produced joyful, optimistic works that celebrate the natural and built icons of Australia: the beach, the Great Barrier Reef, the idea of the outback or the city of Sydney, where the artist has resided most of his life, are enduring t