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Gordon Arthur Andrews b. 10 January 1914

Also known as Gordon Andrews
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Gordon Andrews was one of Australia's prominent mid-20th century multi-disciplinary designers. While best known for designing Australia's first decimal currency notes (1966), his international career included industrial design (cookware), furniture, jewellery, interiors, graphics, murals, exhibitions and photography.
  • Biographical Data b. 10 January 1914 Ashfield, Sydney, NSW
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 14 people
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  • Works 4 works
  • Exhibitions 6 exhibitions
  • Collections 1 collection
  • Recognitions
  • References 11 references
creator of
"I merely paint what I see"
 
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Courtesy of: Powerhouse Museum
creator of
96/175/2 Pendant, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988
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http://from.ph/149668

96/175/2

 
creator of
96/175/3 Ring, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988
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http://from.ph/149669

96/175/3

 
creator of
"John, darling, we're going to have a baby!"
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Updated July 8, 2017
Created Jan. 1, 1996
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  • Muralists (20th century) Sydney and elsewhere 4 users 80%
  • Australian Furniture Designers 1930-2000 5 users 176%
  • Powerhouse Museum, Design Project 5 users 140%

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