Gordon Arthur Andrews b. 10 January 1914

Also known as Gordon Andrews
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Gordon Andrews was one of Australia's prominent mid-20th century multi-disciplinary designers. While best known for designing Australia's first decimal currency notes (1966), his international career included industrial design (cookware), furniture, jewellery, interiors, graphics, murals, exhibitions and photography.
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exhibited at
[tribute exhibition]
Date
2001
Place
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Gordon Andrews retrospective
Date
1994 - 1993
Place
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Australian trade exhibit
Date
1962
Place
Lausanne, Switzerland
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
'6 Photographers'
Date
30 May 1955 - 6 June 1955
Place
David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description

The six photographers were Gordon Andrews, Max Dupain, Kerry Dundas, Hal Missingham, Axel Poignant & David Potts.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Festival of Britain
Date
1951
Place
London, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
7 Designers
Date
30 September 1948 - 15 October 1948
Place
David Jones Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description

An exhibition of Australian designers curated by Marion Hall Best in her new position as director of the David Jones Art Gallery. (30 September – 15 October, 1948) The exhibitors included James A B Linton (metalsmith), Frances Burke, Gordon Andrews, Steven Kalmar, Richards and Buchanan (fabric), Allan Lowe (potter) and Professor George Korody (Artes Studio). Images and expanded entry available from http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=161627#ixzz2uthdRnSG
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Type
Exhibition
Website
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=161627&utm_source=api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=828f4d948d537cf
Note
Andrews, Stephen Kalmar, George Korody, J.A.B. Linton, Frances Burke, Richards and Buchanan, Allan Lowe were exhibitors

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References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/2 Pendant, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/3 Ring, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Gordon (1993), 'A Designer's Life', Sydney, UNSW, pp 39, 42-43.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Malcolm (2001), '[obituary]', Australian, 01-31, p 12.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia : National Journal', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia Week-end Book', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Judith O'Callaghan, 'Gordon Andrews retrospective', Powerhouse Museum catalogue, Sydney, NSW, 1999.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Riddler, Eric.>, <ExternalResource: "Ultra-Smart New Cahill's Opened." Hotel and Cafe News, May 1958, pp.12-13. Gordon Andrews interior design and furniture.>, <ExternalResource: Michael Bogle. “Architecture, Coffee and Cocktails.” Leisure Space. P. Hogben and J. O’Callaghan, eds. 2014, p.118 (mural illustrated)>, <ExternalResource: "Gordon Andrews." Art and Design 1, Ure Smith Publication, 1949, pp.42-43 (illustrated)>] [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/2 Pendant, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '96/175/3 Ring, silver, Gordon Andrews, Australia, 1974-1988', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Gordon (1993), 'A Designer's Life', Sydney, UNSW, pp 39, 42-43.>, <ExternalResource: Andrews, Malcolm (2001), '[obituary]', Australian, 01-31, p 12.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia : National Journal', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Ure, 'Australia Week-end Book', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Judith O'Callaghan, 'Gordon Andrews retrospective', Powerhouse Museum catalogue, Sydney, NSW, 1999.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Riddler, Eric.>, <ExternalResource: "Ultra-Smart New Cahill's Opened." Hotel and Cafe News, May 1958, pp.12-13. Gordon Andrews interior design and furniture.>, <ExternalResource: Michael Bogle. “Architecture, Coffee and Cocktails.” Leisure Space. P. Hogben and J. O’Callaghan, eds. 2014, p.118 (mural illustrated)>]