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Ken Whisson b. 1927

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Ken Whisson combined a strong social conscience with an ascetic life style. His paintings and drawings were intuitive approaches to things seen and felt. He was given a major travelling retrospective ("As If") in 2012.
  • Biographical Data b. 1927 Lilydale, VIC
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 5 people
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  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions 57 exhibitions
  • Collections 31 collections
  • Recognitions 3 recognitions
  • References 2 references
  • received
    Visual Arts Board Emeritis Award for substantial contribution to Australian art
    Dates
    1987
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    John McCaughey Memorial Art Prize, National Gallery of Victoria
    Dates
    1979
    Recognition type
    Award
  • None
    Artist in Residence
    Dates
    1976, 1977
    Recognition type
    Residency
    Description

    Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Ballarat, VIC

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Updated May 6, 2022
Created July 15, 2011
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