John Nixon b. 13 December 1949

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
John Nixon's art is best described as radical minimalism. His tough non-objective approach to art was first developed in his student years and continued throughout his long career. As such he was a significant influence on many other artist, especially in Melbourne.
Tags: Abstract art, Minimalism, contructivism, non-objective art
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participated in
Studio Pottery from the John Nixon Collection
Date
2018 - 2019
Description

Studio Pottery from the John Nixon Collection
2018 – Deakin University Art Gallery
2019 – 2020 Shepparton Art Museum
John Nixon showcases his personal collection of ceramics from the 50s, 60s and 70s that traces a history of modernism in Melbourne.
Curator – James Lynch, Deakin Uni.

A 68 page color catalogue with essays is available to read online at ISSUU

Tags
Australian Pottery, Australian Ceramics, Studio Pottery
exhibited at
John Nixon: EPW mini-paintings
Date
1996
Place
University of South Australia
Description

This exhibition is hosted by the Art Museum on behalf of the Telstra Adelaide Festival 1996.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
UNISAM exhibition archive; http://www.charlesnodrumgallery.com.au/stockroom/Nixon/Nixon.html (04/08/03)

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Major Solo, Painting
exhibited at
Imagination and metonymy: Lindy Lee, John Nixon
Date
1994
Place
Artspace, Sydney, NSW
Description

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
State Library of QLD catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue:
Imagination and metonymy / Lindy Lee, John Nixon. Sydney: Artspace, 1994
ISBN 0731036980

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Duo, Installation
exhibited at
Essence: John Nixon
Date
1990
Place
Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia, Adelaide, SA
Description

Shows focus is on materiality, sacking, masonite, plywood, cardboard, enamel, acrylic and oil paints.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
Blaze, CACSA, 1990-2002

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Major Solo, Installation, Painting
exhibited at
Tableaux
Date
1988
Place
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD
Description

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
QAG Annual report 1988-89

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Minor Solo, Installation, Painting
exhibited at
Instruments of Art: Australian Perspecta '85
Date
24 October 1985 - 1985
Place
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Project 40: Australian artists at Venice and Kassell
Date
1983
Place
Australia Pavilion, Venice Biennale, Italy
Description

Paintings by Peter Booth and sculpture by Rosalie Gascoigne shown at the Venice Biennale.

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
AGNSW archive index cards; UTAS catalogue; AGNSW Library catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue:
Murphy, Bernice & Waldman, Anna, Australian artists at Venice and Kassel. [Sydney]: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1983
1 folded sheet (6p): ill, 33 cm

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Venice, Group, Documenta, Painting
exhibited at
John Nixon
Date
1982
Place
Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, QLD
Description

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
Institute of Modern Art exhibition archive

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Minor Solo, Mixed media
exhibited at
Australian and New Zealand Post-Object Show- A Survey
Date
May 1976
Place
Experimental Art Foundation, Adelaide, SA
Description

Post-Object Art in Australia and New Zealand: A Survey
Post Object Art in Australia and New Zealand

exhibited at
Peter Kennedy, John Nixon: two contemporary artists
Date
1976
Place
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Description

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
AGNSW Library catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue:
Peter Kennedy, John Nixon: two contemporary artists. [Melbourne: National Gallery of Victoria], 1976
[9] p : 34 cm

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Duo, Installation, Painting
exhibited at
John Nixon
Date
27 August 1975 - 6 September 1975
Place
Pinacotheca Gallery, Richmond, Vic
Type
Exhibition
Tags
Pinacotheca
exhibited at
On social criticism and social praxis
Date
5 July 1975 - 19 July 1975
Place
Experimental Art Foundation, Adelaide, SA
Description

Source: Solo Survey Exhibition Linkage Project, Tasmanian School of Art, UTAS
Stephanie Britton (ed.) A decade at the EAF: A history of the Experimental Art Foundation 1974-1984. Adelaide: The Experimental Art Foundation, 1984

Type
Exhibition
Tags
Major Solo, Installation, Painting

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