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Liz Hobday

SHOCKING: Not a millionaire you can rent a masterpiece instead - What They Never Told You

Australia's national art leasing program, Artbank, has amassed a huge collection across 45 years. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Anyone short on cash to buy an Australian masterpiece can still hang valuable artworks on their walls by leasing them instead.

National art leasing program Artbank has amassed a huge collection since it was established by the federal government in 1980, starting with 600 artworks from what is now the National Gallery of Australia.

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