James Gleeson

James Gleeson (1915–2008) was an Australian artist, poet and designer.

Also recorded as James Timothy Gleeson.

James Gleeson in brief

Born
1915
Died
2008
Known for
artist, poet and designer
Place of birth
Australia
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as James Timothy Gleeson.

Born at Australia in 1915, died at Sydney in 2008.

In detail

James Gleeson studied at National Art School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with surrealism.

Residence is recorded at Northbridge.

Work by James Gleeson is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Museum of Modern Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales and National Gallery of Australia.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of Australia and Member of the Order of Australia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “James Gleeson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5925755: James Gleeson

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Elsewhere in Modern design

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