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Tim Johnson b. 1947

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Photographer)
A painter by profession, Johnson initially studied architecture at Sydney University which is not surprising given his family's strong ties to architecture both in the public and private sectors. He taught for some years at NSW schools. Johnson was an early and major collector of Western Desert Aboriginal art.
Tags: Conceptual art, Aboriginal connections, Spiritual values
  • Biographical Data b. 1947 None
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 10 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 3 works
  • Exhibitions 19 exhibitions
  • Collections 3 collections
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  • References 2 references
  • 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/
  • Queensland Art Gallery
    Website
    http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/
  • University of Queensland
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Updated Sept. 8, 2023
Created Jan. 1, 1999
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