Michael Atchison b. 1933

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late 20th century Adelaide cartoonist and children's book illustrator. Atchinson was a regular contributor to Punch magazine and from 1968 he worked as the daily political cartoonist on the Adelaide Advertiser where he remained for over 20 years.
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Cartoons 2004: Behind the lines: The year's best cartoons
Date
2005
Place
National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT
Description
Type
Exhibition
Bringing the House Down : 12 Months of Australian Political Humour
Date
1997
Place
National Museum of Australia / Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT
Description
Type
Exhibition
[exhibition of contemporary cartoons]
Date
1985
Place
Old Parliament House, Adelaide, SA
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1973
Place
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA
Description
Type
Exhibition

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