Margo Lewers b. 1908

Also known as Margo Plate, Henrietta Margaret Ernestine Lewers
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
Margo Lewers, a painter was the first person to introduce the Bauhaus to Australians. As a leading abstract expressionist painter, she received favourable reviews, won many awards and her work was included in major exhibitions. She was also active as a commercial artist, textile designer, potter and gallery manager [Notanda, Rowe Street, Sydney].
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exhibited at
Peter Bray Gallery
Date
1952
Place
Melbourne, Vic
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Contemporary Art Society
Date
1952
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition

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