John Jensen b. 1930

Also known as John Gibson
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late 20th century Sydney-born, London-based cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and cartoon historian. The son of renowned Sydney cartoonist Jack Gibson, John is said to have changed his surname and moved to London in part to escape his father's reputation as a cartoonist.
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Name
John Jensen
Also known as John Gibson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Cartoon historian (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Birth date
1930
Birth place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1956 - c.1990
  • 1950 - 1956
  • 1945 - 1950
  • c.1945 - c.1998
Residence
  • 1953 - 1956 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • c.1950 - c.1998 London, England, UK
Training
  • 1945 - 1947 Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, NSW
  • Sydney Boys' High, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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Related collections
  • National Centre for the Study of Cartoons and Caricature, University of Canterbury, Kent, England, UK (collected in)
  • Castlemaine Art Museum (collected in)
  • National Centre for the Study of Cartoons and Caricature, University of Canterbury, Kent, England, UK (collected in)