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Tom Bass b. 6 June 1916

Also known as AM Thomas Dwyer Bass

Artist (Sculptor)

Bass was an Australian public sculptor and teacher with a career spanning over 60 years. Born in 1916, Bass studied drawing at Dattilo Rubbo's atelier from 1937-40, and sculpture at the National Art School from 1946-48. His community-focused work is featured in many prominent Australian public spaces and institutions, including schools, universities and churches, as well as government and corporate sites. In 1974, Bass established the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School, where he taught until his death. He died in February 2010.

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2009 Doctor of Visual Arts (honoris causa), University of Sydney

Dates

2009

Recognition type

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Conferred 6 April 2009.

Website

http://www.usyd.edu.au/senate/Bass.shtml
received

1988 Member of the Order of Australia for services to sculpture.

Dates

1988

Recognition type

Award

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Tom Bass b. 6 June 1916

2009 Doctor of Visual Arts (honoris causa), University of Sydney

1988 Member of the Order of Australia for services to sculpture.

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