Dusan Marek b. 7 March 1926

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Painter, film maker and radical Surrealist. Came to Australia as a political refugee in 1948 and through his teaching as well as his art, had a profound affect on subsequent generations of artists.
Tags: Surrealism, Film maker, Immigrant, Contemporary art, Political refugee
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sibling of
Voitre Marek
Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Jewellery Designer), Artist (Photographer)
brother
associate of
Frantisek Tichy
Artist
student of
associate of
Bernice Murphy
Curator
spouse of
Helena Marek
Other occupation
associate of
Rosaleen Norton
1917
Artist (Painter)
employee of
Kym Bonython
Curator
associate of
Udo Sellbach
1927
Artist (Printmaker)
mentored by

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Related recognitions
  • Fellowship in Creative Arts, ANU (received)
  • Australian Film Awards (received)
Related events
  • The Europeans : Emigre Artists in Australia 1930-1960 (exhibited at)
  • Surrealism: Revolution by Night (exhibited at)
  • Surrealism in Australia (exhibited at)
  • Project 10: Dusan Marek (exhibited at)
  • Surrealism: Revolution by Night (exhibited at)
  • Surrealism in Australia (exhibited at)
  • Project 10: Dusan Marek (exhibited at)