Ira Forbes Smith b. 1920

Also known as Ira Forbes-Smith, Ira Kentish
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Designer, painter and craft worker Ira Forbes Smith (1920-1994) was one of a number of women who were active and influential in the shaping of Perth's cultural life up to and immediately after World War II.

Citations

  • (1993), 'Conversations with Ira Forbes Smith August 1993’.

  • Erickson, Dorothy (2000), 'Art and Design in Western Australia: Perth Technical College 1900-2000’, Perth Technical College.

See also

  • 'ADD section 11, plate 489'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book