Douglas Annand b. 1903

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
One of Australia's best known graphic and poster artists, Douglas Annand also had a distinguished career as a camouflage artist during the Second World War. As a member of the Camouflage Committee formed by the Ministry of Home Security, Annand was instrumental in developing new techniques for camouflage in Australia.
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exhibited at
Douglas Annand: The Art of Life
Date
2001
Place
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
Description

Travelling exhibition

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
New York World's Fair
Date
1939
Place
New York, USA
Description

Art Director for the Australian Pavilion

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Paris Exposition
Date
1937
Place
Paris, France
Description

Designed the ceiling for the Australian Pavilion

Type
Exhibition

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  • Australia (creator of)
Related collections
  • Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • National Archives of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
Related recognitions
  • Sulman Prize (received)
Related events
  • New York World's Fair (exhibited at)
  • Paris Exposition (exhibited at)
  • Douglas Annand: The Art of Life (exhibited at)