Dorothy Bennett b. 1923

Also known as Dot Bennett, Dorothy Deathe
  • Curator
Dorothy Bennett was introduced to Aboriginal art when she was a medical secretary accompanying Dr Stuart Scougall on an excursion to the Northern Territory. She became a passionate advocate of Aboriginal art, and of Aboriginal people.
Tags: Aboriginal art, Bark paintings, Oenpelli, Advocacy
You are viewing the version of bio from March 2, 2013, 3:56 p.m. , as edited by Joanna Mendelssohn (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record
curator of
John W Kluge collection of Oenpelli paintings
Date
1991
Type
Exhibition

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Date modified March 2, 2013, 3:56 p.m. July 26, 2012, 10:52 p.m.
Residences
  • 1962 - 2003 Darwin, NT
  • c.1930-1939 - c.1962
  • - Darwin, NT
Alternative names
  • Dot Bennett
  • Dorothy Deathe
  • Dot Bennett