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Global plaudits for taxi driver portraits

A chance meeting in a cab has spawned an Adelaide art project that's getting global plaudits for its stand against racism.

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Dan Connell's huge portraits of Sikh taxi drivers have proved so successful, he's receiving invitations to show his works around the world.

The concept is simple, Connell explained; "How a portrait can gently be a quiet invitation to reflect and contemplate on the people who we live with."

Dan Connell on World News Australia, 11/12/11:

The works have received rave reviews in India and San Francisco, and he's been invited to exhibit in New York next year.

Karen Ashford found out more.

Extended interview:

Timelapse of Connell working:


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