J. Wolfgang Cardamatis b. 1917

Also known as Wolfgang Cardamatis, Wolf Cardamatis
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Mid 20th century German-born Sydney painter, theatrical designer and cartoonist. He moved in some of the most significant modern Australian art circles, associating with the likes of Donald Friend and George Bell.
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Name
J. Wolfgang Cardamatis
Also known as:
  • Wolfgang Cardamatis
  • Wolf Cardamatis
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • cartoonist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • theatrical designer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1917
Birth place
Berlin, Germany
Active Period
  • c.1930 - c.1946
Residence
  • Berlin, Germany
  • c.1940 - c.1946 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1939 - c.1940 Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1936 Elizabeth Bay House, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1936 - c.1939 High Street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales
Training
  • East Sydney Technical College, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales
  • under Norman Lindsay, New South Wales
  • c.1939 George Bell School, Melbourne, Victoria
  • under Dattilo Rubbo, Royal Art Society, Sydney, New South Wales
Cultural Heritage
  • Greek
  • German
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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