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With thanks to:

          Elizabeth Burroughs and Joni Brenner, for insight and help on every level
          that made this exhibition possible.

          Clare Cooper, my gallerist, for the journey long travelled, the
          encouragement and pleasure in making exhibitions for her specific space
          in London.

          Benjamin Rhodes and Matt Incledon, for their invaluable assistance.

          Astronomer Alexis Finoguenov who shared the astronomical institutes
          of Helsinki with me, and to the director of the Helsinki Observatory,
          Paivi Harjunpaa, who gave us access to the early observatories, which
          form the basis of this set of works. Thanks also to Nick Scoville and the
          COSMOS team who, over the past years, have attempted to guide
          me through the complexities of the universe through the circumscribed
          2-square-degree field.

          Brett Piper and David Andrew from the Wits School of Artsw, whose
          support and encouragement enabled me to quietly focus on the
          challenges of the creative process.

          Photographers Graham De Lacy, Bob Cnoops and Henry McCracken.

          Anthony Schmidt for his impeccable and thoughtful framing; and

          Kevin Shenton, my designer and friend, who shaped the catalogue and
          has been, as always, an invaluable contributor.

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