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Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 13, 2026

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The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant.S1 S2

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Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant.

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Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant.

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Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant.

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Australia Culture Brisbane 2032

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 13, 2026

The brief

The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The Merivale Studios director discusses the Brisbane Writers Festival, the 2032 emblem, and an unsettling 1970s clown-themed restaurant.S1 S2

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Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

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Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

Artist Phoebe Paradise on Brisbane’s bizarre past, and how the city inspires her work

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