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This famous artist hates questions, and isn’t afraid to let you know

Samantha HutchinsonNational reporter

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Dale Frank is in a mood.

It’s two days before the celebrated Australian artist’s 10-year survey is set to open inside the National Art School in Sydney. There’s a small army of tradesmen inside the gallery and a curation team is finalising labels for the more than 40 artworks set to go on show. There’s a frenetic buzz in the air. But the artist is frustrated by the pace.

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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au

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