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Andrew Sayers b. 29 June 1957

  • Curator (Painter)
Andrew Sayers was one of the great curatorial communicators and enthusiasts for Australian art. His time at the National Gallery of Australia led to significant redefinitions of Australian art. As well as his own painting, which he kept private for many years, he is also remembered as inaugural Director of National Portrait Gallery of Australia.
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  • Biographical Data b. 29 June 1957 London, England, UK
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  • Exhibitions 1 exhibition
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  • Sasha Grishin. “Andrew Sayers.” obituary, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 October 2015

    http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/andrew-sayers-former-national-museum-of-australia-director-changed-our-culture-20151015-gk7pfy.html

  • Angus Trumble “Andrew Sayers: Visionary gave the nation its face”

    http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/visual-arts/andrew-sayers-visionary-gave-the-nation-its-face/story-fn9d3avm-1227567899342

  • Andrew Sayers: Portrait of Tim Bonyhady

    http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2015/29602/

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Updated Oct. 27, 2015
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