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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Name
John Nixon
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022) c.1971 -
Tags:
Abstract art
Minimalism
contructivism
non-objective art
Birth date
13 December 1949
Birth place
Sydney, NSW Australia
Death date
18 August 2020
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • 1973 - 2020
Training
  • art, 1967 - 1969 Preston Institute of Technology, Melbourne, VIC
  • Diploma of Art, 1970 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Diploma of Education, 1970 State College of Victoria, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
Initial Record Data Source
  • Griffiths Artist Run Initiative database
Copyright
  • http://annaschwartzgallery.com

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