Margaret Valadian AO MBE: UQ’s final grotesque celebrates a true pioneer
January 5, 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a deceased person.
The Great Court was originally built to house 50 ‘grotesque’ statues, but one space has remained vacant since 1993. Now, UQ is unveiling the 50th and final grotesque, and the subject is Margaret Valadian AO MBE.
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