Avis Higgs

Avis Higgs (1918–2016) was a New Zealand artist, textile designer and printmaker.

Also recorded as Avis Winifred Higgs; Avis Winifred Beere.

Avis Higgs in brief

Born
1918
Died
2016
Known for
artist, textile designer and printmaker
Place of birth
Wellington
Contents

Overview

Born at Wellington in 1918, died in 2016.

In detail

Avis Higgs studied at Wellington East Girls' College.

Work by Avis Higgs is recorded in the collections of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Distinctions recorded are Governor General’s Art Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Avis Higgs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q18705260: Avis Higgs

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Elsewhere in Prints

For owners

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