Noel Counihan b. 1913

Also known as Noel Jack Counihan, Cunningham, Barry, Leon, Snap, Yakka
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Important mid 20th century Melbourne political painter, printmaker, cartoonist and caricaturist.
exhibited at
Artists' books: an exhibition hosted by Rare Books
Date
28 September 2011 - 28 November 2011
Place
Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria
Type
Exhibition
Artists and cartoonists in black and white
Date
1999
Place
S. H. Ervin Gallery, National Trust of Australia (NSW), Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Noel Counihan: our collection (1913-1986)
Date
1997
Place
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat, VIC
Description

An exhibition of the Gallery’s major representative collection of Noel Counihan’s works on paper.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
BFAG annual report

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Major Solo, Painting, Drawing
exhibited at
In the picture: creative Australians from the National Library's portrait collection
Date
11 July 1995 - 15 January 1996
Place
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, ACT
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Noel Counihan
Date
1987
Place
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat, VIC
Description

Paintings and prints from the collection to celebrate Noel Counihan’s 70th birthday.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
BFAG annual report

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Major Solo, Painting, Printmaking
exhibited at
Noel Counihan: fifty years of his art
Date
1985
Place
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, TAS
Description

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. A retrospective exhibition of prints, drawings and paintings organised by Flinders University of South Australia

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery annual report 1984-85; AGNSW Library catalogue

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Retrospective, Painting, Printmaking, Drawing
exhibited at
Noel Counihan: selected prints
Date
1983
Place
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Description

A retrospective exhibition of the graphic work of Noel Counihan to celebrate the artist’s 70th birthday.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
NGV annual report: UTAS catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue:
Noel Counihan: selected prints 1931-1981. [Melbourne]: National Gallery of Victoria, [1983]; 14p ; 30cm

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Retrospective, Printmaking, Drawing
exhibited at
Noel Counihan prints and drawings
Date
1980
Place
Monash University Museum of Art, Melbourne, VIC
Description

Organised by the Bendigo Art Gallery, and presented by the Australian Gallery Directors Council. Toured to Monash University Art Gallery, Melbourne; Geelong Art Gallery; Fremantle Arts Centre; Brisbane Civic Art Gallery and Museum; Benalla Art Gallery; Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, 1980-81. Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
MUMA archive printout; UTAS catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue:
Noel Counihan : prints and drawings. Melbourne, Vic : Australian Gallery Directors Council, in association with the Bendigo Art Gallery, 1980.
ISBN 064290152X

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Major Solo, Printmaking, Drawing
exhibited at
Noel Counihnan: prints and drawings
Date
1979
Place
Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool, VIC
Description

Organised by the Bendigo Art Gallery, and presented by the Australian Gallery Directors Council. Toured to Monash University Art Gallery, Melbourne; Geelong Art Gallery; Fremantle Arts Centre; Brisbane Civic Art Gallery and Museum; Benalla Art Gallery; Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, 1980-81. Funded by Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
Warnambool Art Gallery exhibition archive

Exhibition Catalogue:
Noel Counihan : prints and drawings. Melbourne, Vic : Australian Gallery Directors Council, in association with the Bendigo Art Gallery, 1980.
ISBN 064290152X

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Minor Solo, Painting, Drawing
exhibited at
Noel Counihan
Date
1973
Place
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Description

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
NGV annual report; UTAS catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue:
Noel Counihan : paintings, drawings, prints, 1943 to 1973. Melbourne: National Gallery of Victoria, [1973]
ISBN 0724100091

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Retrospective, Painting, Printmaking, Drawing
exhibited at
Herald outdoor art show 1953
Date
12 December 1953 - 20 December 1953
Place
Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, Australia
Description

Originally scheduled for 8-13 December 1953 but delayed by summer storms.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Contemporary drawings
Date
4 June 1946 - c.June 1946
Place
Myer Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Contemporary Art Society's Anti-Fascist Exhibition
Date
4 January 1943 - 25 January 1943
Place
Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery, Adelaide, SA
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Anti-Fascist Exhibition
Date
8 December 1942 - 18 December 1942
Place
Athenaeum Art Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Contemporary Art Society: Exhibition 1942
Date
4 August 1942 - 15 August 1942
Place
Athenaeum Art Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Exhibition of heads by Noel Counihan
Date
26 September 1933 - c.1 October 1933
Place
Cafe Soho, Block Court, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Type
Exhibition
Tags
Cafe Soho