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in 1966. Since then he has held over 40 solo shows and participated in over 70 group exhibitions throughout
Australia and overseas. Christmann has exhibited with many high-profile commercial galleries throughout his career, the longest-standing being
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in 1973 and 1982. Christmann has participated in art fairs across
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Christmann's work is included in most major public collections in
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