Dorothy Bennett b. 1923

Also known as Dot Bennett, Dorothy Deathe
  • Curator
Dorothy Bennett was introduced to Aboriginal art when she was a medical secretary accompanying Dr Stuart Scougall on an excursion to the Northern Territory. She became a passionate advocate of Aboriginal art, and of Aboriginal people.
Tags: Aboriginal art, Bark paintings, Oenpelli, Advocacy
Name
Dorothy Bennett
Also known as:
  • Dot Bennett
  • Dorothy Deathe
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Curator
Other Occupation
  • medical secretary (ANZSIC code: 729) - c.1960
Tags:
Aboriginal art
Bark paintings
Oenpelli
Advocacy
Birth date
1923
Death date
2003
Death place
Darwin, NT
Active Period
  • 1954 - c.2003
Residence
  • 1962 - 2003 Darwin, NT
  • c.1930-1939 - c.1962