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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  • Snow, C.P. (associate of)
  • Britten, Benjamin (associate of)
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  • Moorehead, Alan (associate of)
  • Osborne, Charles (associate of)
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