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Interwoven Journeys: The Michael Abbott Collections of Asian Art celebrates the generosity of one of Australia's leading patrons whose passion for the art and cultures of Asia has resulted in a deep and generative legacy at cultural institutions across Australia. Published by the Art Gallery of South Australia, Interwoven Journeys includes thirty-eight chapters written by thirty-one curators, scholars and artists from around the world, who examine a wealth of textiles, ceramics, sculptures, photographs and paintings included in the Michael Abbott collections. The essays included in Interwoven Journeys continue to prove the importance of his collections and the role they play in redefining our understanding of the art and cultures of South and Southeast Asia. From the oldest complete Javanese batik in the world to nineteenth century Indian photography Interwoven Journeys offers the reader an opportunity engage with a world of art.