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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exhibited at
Perth Prize for drawing 1967
Date
7 December 1967 - 1 January 1968
Place
Western Australian Art Gallery, Perth, WA
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Metropolis 2: an exhibition of 21 city painters
Date
21 July 1964 - 1 August 1964
Place
Crana Gallery, Wollongong, NSW
Type
Exhibition
Tags
Crana Gallery

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  • Perth Prize for drawing 1967 (exhibited at)
  • Metropolis 2: an exhibition of 21 city painters (exhibited at)
  • Perth Prize for drawing 1967 (exhibited at)