Martin Sharp b. 21 January 1942

Also known as Martin Ritchie Sharp
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
Late 20th century Sydney artist. Sharp's 1964 cartoon "The Word Spread Round the Arms", published in "Oz" was seen to breach the Obscene and Indecent Publications Act and resulted in charges being laid against Sharp and his editors. Later, after reprising his antipodean success with the London edition of "Oz", he returned to Australia where he founded the Yellow House at 59 Macleay Street Potts Point.
Tags: Poster, Collage, Oz, Censorship, Yellow House
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taught by O'Brien at Cranbrook
friend of
Ace Bourke
1942
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Marie Briebauer
1942
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John Crittle
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George Gittoes
1942
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Peter Kingston
1942
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Jon Lewis
1942
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Vivienne Pengilley
1942
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Garry Shead
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Albie Thoms
1942
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Emeric Vrbancich
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Brett Whiteley
1942
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