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James Kemsley b. 15 November 1948

Also known as James L. Kemsley, James Lawrence Kemsley

Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)

Contemporary Sydney/Southern Highlands cartoonist and actor. Was responsible for the "Ginger Meggs" strip for over 20 years, working right up until his death in December 2007. From 1988-1990 he was president of the Black and White Artists Club.

Dromkeen Children's Literature Collection, Riddell, Victoria
Southern Highlands Regional Gallery, Moss Vale, NSW
Bunker Gallery, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Bradman Museum, Bowral, NSW
Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

Note

including National Trust (NSW) Museum of Childhood collection
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Description

The Art Gallery of New South Wales began in the 1870s as an aspect of the Academy of Art. Later it became known as the National Art Gallery of NSW. This name persisted beyond Federation in 1901. It was given its present name in 1958.
It remains the principal collecting and exhibiting body in NSW and is governed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales Act of 1980.

Website

https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
State Library of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Note

sketches and drawings for Ginger Meggs and artists utensils

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James Kemsley b. 15 November 1948

Dromkeen Children's Literature Collection, Riddell, Victoria

Southern Highlands Regional Gallery, Moss Vale, NSW

Bunker Gallery, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Bradman Museum, Bowral, NSW

Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

State Library of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

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