Hal Missingham b. 8 December 1906

Also known as H. M., Misso, Mingham, Miss Ingham, Harold Missingham
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Curator
Western Australian born painter, photographer, illustrator and author. He also had an active interest in design issues authoring a book, "Design Focus" for architects, craftworkers and industrial designers. Hal Missingham is best known for being the post-war director of the Art Gallery of NSW.
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Australian Watercolour Institute
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associate of
Studio of Realist Art
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