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Gordon Bennett b. 9 October 1955

  • Artist (Installation Artist),
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artist, Gordon Bennett's work explores the role of language and systems of thought in forging identity. Much of his work is concerned with mapping alternative histories and ideas in post-colonial Australia.
Tags: That Contemporary Art Space, Little Masters
  • Biographical Data b. 9 October 1955 Monto, Qld
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 7 people
  • Groups 4 groups
  • Works 16 works
  • Exhibitions 28 exhibitions
  • Collections 14 collections
  • Recognitions 5 recognitions
  • References 4 references
  • received
    1997 : SCEGGS Redlands/Westpac Art Prize
    Dates
    1997
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    1997 : John McCaughey Memorial Art Prize, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
    Dates
    1997
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    1996 : Creative Arts Fellow, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT
    Dates
    1996
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    The MacGeorge Fellowship, University of Melbourne
    Dates
    1993
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Moët et Chandon Australia Art Fellowship
    Dates
    1991
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated June 23, 2015
Created Jan. 1, 2006
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