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Peter Kingston b. 8 May 1943

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Sydney painter, printmaker and cartoonist. Kingston was one of the key figures in Martin Sharp’s Yellow House. Many of his works honoured comic strip heroes, especially the Phantom. He is also well known for paintings of Sydney Harbour ferries.
Tags: Oz, Yellow House, comic strip heroes, Sydney Harbour, ferries, Australiana, The Phantom
  • Biographical Data b. 8 May 1943 Sydney NSW
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 12 people
  • Groups 1 group
  • Works
  • Exhibitions 4 exhibitions
  • Collections 23 collections
  • Recognitions
  • References 5 references
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
    Description
    Website
    http://cs.nga.gov.au/Default.cfm
  • 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/
  • Artspace, Mackay, Qld
  • Bathurst Regional Gallery, NSW
  • Bibliotheque de la Ville
  • Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Cairns, QLD
  • Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Gold Coast, QLD
  • Leuralla Toy & Railway Museum
  • Manly Art Gallery and Museum, Manly, NSW
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW
    Website
    http://www.mrag.org.au/
  • State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
  • Museum of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
  • National Film Library
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT
    Website
    https://www.nla.gov.au/
  • News Limited
  • Nutcote
    Description

    Nutcote was the home of May Gibbs, creator of Australia’s loved characters Snugglepot & Cuddlepie, the Gumnut babies.
    It is now a house museum where visitors can see where she worked. It also hosts special exhibitions.

    Website
    https://www.maygibbs.com.au/
  • The Sydney Children’s Hospital
    Description

    The Sydney Children’s Hospital, formerly the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, has an extensive art collection and exhibition program.

    Website
    https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/hospitals/chw/food-facilities/art
  • Stanton Library, North Sydney, New South Wales
  • State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
    Website
    http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/
  • Sydney Theatre Company
  • The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club
    Website
    https://www.rpeyc.com.au/
  • The Union, University & Schools Club of Sydney
    Website
    https://uusc.com.au/
  • The Utzon Centre
    Website
    https://utzoncenter.dk/en
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Updated March 9, 2023
Created Jan. 1, 1996
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