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Meet Loongkoonan, One of Australia’s Oldest Artists

At the age of 105, Aboriginal artist Loongkoonan is believed to be one of Australia’s oldest painters. Using acrylic paints on canvas and linen, she creates award-winning works depicting her century-long connection to the land and her heritage. She’s produced around 380 works so far (with no sign of slowing down), and she’s currently exhibiting at the Biennial of Adelaide and the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. Head to Mashable to see some of her stunningly intricate artworks.

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