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J-Wire introduces you to Joe Vissel. There are hundreds of photographs in museums and galleries including the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra bearing his siganture but his name is barely known in the community. Meet Joe Vissel…
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what can I say Joe – excellent…………
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your story Joe!
Joe,
Great career, great photographs,enjoyed the history and we would love to catch up.
Enlightening and important oral history, Joe. Handover of your creative output to Mitchell Library is a testimony to your generous spirit. If it’s OK with you and J-Wire, will add link to video to Jozef Vissel page on frank merchant.com. Mary Schooneveldt
Dear Jozef, wonderful to hear your stories and see your work. congratulations on this .. its great to see your fabulous photos and portraits out there more, love and best wishes Liz