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Sydney Ball b. 29 October 1933

Also known as Sid Ball, Syd Ball
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
The Adelaide born Sydney Ball was a painter of pure colour and abstract form, and one of the first of the post-World War II artists to understand that New York, not London was the place to see and explore new art.
Tags: Colour field painting, Abstract art, geometric abstraction
  • Biographical Data b. 29 October 1933 Adelaide, South Australia
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 6 people
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  • Exhibitions 1 exhibition
  • Collections 8 collections
  • Recognitions 1 recognition
  • References 2 references
  • received
    Doctor of the University, University of South Australia
    Dates
    2013
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated May 3, 2020
Created Aug. 22, 2011
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