Asher Bilu b. 1936

  • Artist (Installation Artist),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Asher Bilu was born in Israel in 1936, and began his career as an artist soon after arriving in Australia in 1956. He creates paintings, sculptures and installations and has also contributed to several films by Director Paul Cox as production designer.
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Name
Asher Bilu
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Installation Artist)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Production designer (ANZSIC code: 5511) (Production designer for cinema)
Birth date
1936
Birth place
Tel Aviv, Israel
Active Period
  • 1959-
Arrival
  • 1956
Residence
  • 1963 - 1965 London, UK
  • 1936 Tel Aviv, Israel
  • 1956- Melbourne, VIC
Cultural Heritage
  • Isreali
Languages
  • English
Copyright
  • Asher Bilu

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