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
employee of
Dr Stuart Scougall
Curator
associate of
Tony Tuckson
1921
Artist (Painter), Artist (Draughtsman), Curator
associate of
Margaret Tuckson
1921
Artist (Ceramist), Curator
associate of
Margie West
Curator
associate of
Wandjuk Marika
Other occupation
associate of
Robert Edwards
Curator
spouse of
Alfred Bennett
Other occupation
child of
Lance Bennett
1938
Other occupation