J. Wolfgang Cardamatis b. 1917

Also known as Wolfgang Cardamatis, Wolf Cardamatis
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Mid 20th century German-born Sydney painter, theatrical designer and cartoonist. He moved in some of the most significant modern Australian art circles, associating with the likes of Donald Friend and George Bell.
Name
J. Wolfgang Cardamatis
Also known as:
  • Wolfgang Cardamatis
  • Wolf Cardamatis
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • cartoonist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • theatrical designer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1917
Birth place
Berlin, Germany
Active Period
  • c.1930 - c.1946
Residence
  • Berlin, Germany
  • c.1940 - c.1946 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1939 - c.1940 Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1936 Elizabeth Bay House, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1936 - c.1939 High Street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales
Training
  • East Sydney Technical College, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales
  • under Norman Lindsay, New South Wales
  • c.1939 George Bell School, Melbourne, Victoria
  • under Dattilo Rubbo, Royal Art Society, Sydney, New South Wales
Cultural Heritage
  • Greek
  • German
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists