Sidney Nolan b. 22 April 1917

Also known as Sir Sidney Robert Nolan
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Sir Sidney Nolan, the son of a Melbourn tram driver, became one of Australia's most celebrated and honoured artists. His Ned Kelly series made him a household name. Working in several media and art forms - painting, drawing, printmaking, set design, murals, spray painting and collage - he created more than 10,000 individual works.
Tags: Australian mythology, Heide, Ned Kelly
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Name
Sidney Nolan
Also known as Sir Sidney Robert Nolan
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Tags:
Australian mythology
Heide
Ned Kelly
Birth date
22 April 1917
Birth place
Carlton, VIC
Death date
28 November 1992
Death place
London, England
Burial place
Highgate Cemetery, London
Active Period
  • 1936 - 1992
Residence
  • 1953 - 1983 London, England
  • 1948 - 1953 Sydney, NSW
  • 1917 - 1947 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1983 - 1992 Rodd Farm, Wales, , UK
Training
  • 1934 - 1936 National Gallery School, Melbourne, VIC
  • 1932 Prahran Technical College, Melbourne, VIC
Cultural Heritage
  • Irish
Languages
  • English
Website

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