Desiderius Orban b. 26 November 1884

Also known as Orbán Dezső
  • Artist (Painter)
Desiderius Orban came to Australia from Hungary as a refugee from Hitler's European invasion. His intuitive modernist approach was especially reflected in his practice as a most influential teacher. in his later years he became known as the oldest living Australian artist.
Tags: Modernist, Age, Central European impact
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Painter, teacher. Although he liked to describe himself as self-taught, Desiderius Orban was very much a part of the Central European modernist tradition that had a significant influence on Australian art in the mid-20th century. His other claim, that of being the Western world’s oldest living artist, was verified by the Guiness Book of Records shortly before his death at the age of 101.
He was born at Győr, Hungary

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