Ron Mueck Dead Dad 1996–7. Silicone, polyurethane, styrene, synthetic hair, ed. 1/1. Stefan T. Edlis Collection, Chicago. © Ron Mueck courtesy Anthony d'Offay, London. Photo: Michael Tropea
David Maskill lecture: Travels in Hyper-reality
Listen to a live recording of David Maskill, senior lecturer in art history at Victoria University of Wellington, exploring the tradition from the mummy portraits of Roman Egypt to Madame Tussaud's waxworks.