Emanuel Raft b. 7 February 1938

Also known as Emanuel Raftopoulos
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Jewellery Designer),
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
The Egyptian born Emanuel Raft brought a cosmopolitan perspecive to the way he approached painting, sculpture and design. He was also a teacher and mentor who influenced generations of students.
Tags: Sculpture, Design, Art education, Jewellery, Abstract art
Name
Emanuel Raft
Also known as Emanuel Raftopoulos
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Jewellery Designer)
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Lecturer in painting (ANZSIC code: 8102) 1963 - 1966 Architecture, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
  • Lecturer in art (ANZSIC code: 810) 1967 - 1969 Birmingham School of Art, Birmingham, England, UK
  • Visiting Lecturer (ANZSIC code: 810) 1971 Sutton College of Liberal Arts and West Sussex College of Art and Design., Sussex, England
  • Lecturer in art (part time) (ANZSIC code: 810) 1978 Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education, Sydney, NSW
  • Lecturer in design (part time) 1978 Faculty of Architecture, Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Senior Lecturer in Art (ANZSIC code: 8102) 1981 - 1996 College of Fine Arts, University of NSW, Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Tags:
Sculpture
Design
Art education
Jewellery
Abstract art
Birth date
7 February 1938
Birth place
Suez, Egypt
Death date
18 May 2016
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Burial place
Macquarie Park Cemetery, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 1962 - 2016
Arrival
  • 1956
Residence
  • 1938 - 1956 Suez, Egypt
  • 1956 - 1959 Sydney, NSW
  • 1959 - 1960 Italy, France and England
  • 1966 - 1969 England
  • 1969 - 1970 USA
  • 1970 - 1978 London, England
  • 1978 - 2016 Sydney, NSW
  • 1992 - 2008 Flaugnac, Lot, France (Dividing time between Sydney and France)
Training
  • 1956 - 1959 Bissietta Art School, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • 1959 - 1960 Brera Academy, Milan, Italy
  • -
Cultural Heritage
  • Greek
  • Italian
Initial Record Data Source
  • Eva Breuer Art Dealer