Artist: Tan Thanh Lu
Museum: Australian National Maritime Museum (Sydney, Australia)
Technique: Metal
TU DO meaning ‘Freedom’ was built by in 1975 its owner and skipper, Tan Than Lu, as part of his escape plan during the exodus of refugees from South Vietnam after the fall, Saigon to communist forces. TU DO is typical of the type of craft used for the dangerous escape voyages and remains in largely original condition. It is one of just three refugee boats held in Australian museum collections, and the only one that is floating and operational. TU DO can be used to explore the experiences of people who have taken great risks to escape oppression, in particular those who embarked on perilous sea voyages as boat people in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. This story represents Australia
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