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Virginia Spate b. 1 January 1937

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Spate was a lecturer in art history at Sydney University with major publications on Australian and European artists (notably Monet). She was also involved in major exhibitions on French art in Australian galleries. As the Power Bequest professor and custodian, she was instrumental in the Bequest's transfer to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.
Tags: art historian, Aboriginal Art, John Olsen, Power Bequest
  • Biographical Data b. 1 January 1937 United Kingdom
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  • received
    Order of Australia
    Dates
    2018
    Recognition type
    Award
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    Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
    Dates
    2003
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    Award
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Updated Nov. 17, 2022
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