Sidney Nolan b. 22 April 1917

Also known as Sir Sidney Robert Nolan
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Sir Sidney Nolan, the son of a Melbourn tram driver, became one of Australia's most celebrated and honoured artists. His Ned Kelly series made him a household name. Working in several media and art forms - painting, drawing, printmaking, set design, murals, spray painting and collage - he created more than 10,000 individual works.
Tags: Australian mythology, Heide, Ned Kelly, Herald Exhibition of English and European Contemporary Art
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  • received
    Royal Academician
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Elected Associate Royal Academician 28 May 1977; Royal Academician 26 June 1991; Senior Royal Academician 1 October 1992

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Residences
  • 1953 - 1983 London, England
  • 1948 - 1953 Sydney, NSW
  • 1917 Carlton, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1983 - 1992 Rodd Farm, Wales, , UK
  • 1917 - 1938 St Kilda, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1938 - 1939 Ocean Grove, VIC, Australia
  • 1939 - 1941 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1941 - 1942 Heide Park, Templestowe, VIC, Australia
  • 1942 - 1944 Wimmera district, VIC, Australia
  • 1944 - 1947 Heide Park, Templestowe, VIC, Australia
  • 1953 - 1983 London, England
  • 1948 - 1953 Sydney, NSW
  • 1917 - 1947 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1983 - 1992 Rodd Farm, Wales, , UK