Peter Kingston b. 8 May 1943

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Sydney painter, printmaker and cartoonist. Kingston was one of the key figures in Martin Sharp’s Yellow House. Many of his works honoured comic strip heroes, especially the Phantom. He is also well known for paintings of Sydney Harbour ferries.
Tags: Oz, Yellow House, comic strip heroes, Sydney Harbour, ferries, Australiana, The Phantom
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Name
Peter Kingston
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Tags:
Oz
Yellow House
comic strip heroes
Sydney Harbour
ferries
Australiana
The Phantom
Birth date
8 May 1943
Birth place
Sydney NSW
Death date
29 September 2022
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1965 - c.2022
Residence
  • 1943 - Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW
  • 1974 - c.29 September 2022 Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • Bachelor of Arts , - 1965 University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Mendelssohn, Joanna (19 February 2010) 'Information sourced from'.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, A. (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian Art', 2nd edition, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Germaine, Max (1990), 'Artists & Galleries of Australia', 3rd edition, Craftsman House, Roseville, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Barry Pearce, "Peter Kingston." obituary. Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October 2022, p.37>, <ExternalResource: Fortescue, E “A studio that someone happens to sleep in” 2023>] [<ExternalResource: Mendelssohn, Joanna (19 February 2010) 'Information sourced from'.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, A. (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian Art', 2nd edition, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Germaine, Max (1990), 'Artists & Galleries of Australia', 3rd edition, Craftsman House, Roseville, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Barry Pearce, "Peter Kingston." obituary. Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October 2022, p.37>]