Andrew Sayers b. 29 June 1957

  • Curator (Painter)
Andrew Sayers was one of the great curatorial communicators and enthusiasts for Australian art. His time at the National Gallery of Australia led to significant redefinitions of Australian art. As well as his own painting, which he kept private for many years, he is also remembered as inaugural Director of National Portrait Gallery of Australia.
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Name
Andrew Sayers
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Curator (Painter)
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Curator
painter
Birth date
29 June 1957
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
11 November 2015
Death place
Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • 1979 - 2015
Arrival
  • 1964
Residence
  • 1964 - 1981 Sydney, NSW
  • 1981 - c.1985 Newcastle, New South Wales
  • 1985 - 2013 Canberra , ACT
  • 2013 - 2015 Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • B.A. (hons in Fine Arts), 1975 - 1978 University of Sydney, NSW
Cultural Heritage
  • British

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