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
curator of
John W Kluge collection of Oenpelli paintings
Date
1991
Type
Exhibition