Mimmocchi, Denise
Tony Tuckson
- ISBN 13:
- 9781741741414
- author:
- Mimmocchi, Denise
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 26 x 19 centimetres (1.16 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Tony Tuckson was a multifaceted artist and museum leader whose impact on Australian art is still felt today. This book explores his life and work through various perspectives, revealing the complexities of an artist who played a pivotal role in shaping modern art museums in Australia. Tuckson's artistic career spanned several decades, with his first solo exhibition not taking place until 1970. Despite being a dedicated and serious artist, he was also a private person who exhibited infrequently. However, when he joined the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1950, he began to make a significant impact on the institution. Tuckson's legacy extends beyond his own art practice, as he introduced innovative exhibitions and programs that challenged conventional thinking about Aboriginal art. His work at the gallery laid the foundation for the collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, which remains an important part of Australian cultural heritage.
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