Michael Jagamara Nelson b. c.1949

Also known as Michael Nelson Tjakamarra
  • Artist (Painter)
One of Australia's most celebrated Aboriginal artists who started painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1983, and went on to achieve both national and international acclaim.
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exhibited at
solo exhibition
Date
1993
Place
Utopia Arts, Sydney, NSW
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Exhibition
exhibited at
solo exhibition
Date
1990
Place
Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne, VIC
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Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1989
Place
Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne, VIC
Description

First solo exhibtion.

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Exhibition
Biennale of Sydney
Date
1986
Place
Pier 2, Sydney, NSW
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Exhibition

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Related recognitions
  • Artist's Fellowship, Visual Arts Board Australia Council (received)
  • Australia Medal for services to Aboriginal Art (received)
  • BMW Art Car Project - Painted an M3 race car (received)
  • Mosaic Forecourt, New Parliament House (received)
  • Sydney Opera House 27' painting (received)
  • National Aboriginal Art Award (received)
  • Sydney Opera House 27' painting (received)
  • Mosaic Forecourt, New Parliament House (received)
  • BMW Art Car Project - Painted an M3 race car (received)
  • Artist's Fellowship, Visual Arts Board Australia Council (received)
  • Australia Medal for services to Aboriginal Art (received)
  • National Aboriginal Art Award (received)