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Michael Jagamara Nelson
b. c.1949
Also known as Michael Nelson Tjakamarra
Artist (Painter)
One of Australia's most celebrated Aboriginal artists who started painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1983, and went on to achieve both national and international acclaim.
Biographical Data
b. c.1949 Pikilyi (Vaughan Springs), NT
Biography
1 biography
Associates
24 people
Groups
3 groups
Works
3 works
Exhibitions
4 exhibitions
Collections
10 collections
Recognitions
6 recognitions
References
4 references
received
Artist's Fellowship, Visual Arts Board Australia Council
Dates
1993
Recognition type
Award
received
Australia Medal for services to Aboriginal Art
Dates
1993
Recognition type
Award
received
BMW Art Car Project - Painted an M3 race car
Dates
1989
Recognition type
Award
received
Mosaic Forecourt, New Parliament House
Dates
1988
Recognition type
Award
Description
designer of the 196 square metre mosaic.
received
Sydney Opera House 27' painting
Dates
1987
Recognition type
Award
received
National Aboriginal Art Award
Dates
1984
Recognition type
Award
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Updated Oct. 31, 2012
Created Jan. 1, 1994
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