Michael Callaghan b. 1952

  • Designer (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Graphic Designer)
Michael Callaghan's political posters helped define urban dissent in the 1970s. Later he founded Redback Graphix and created the popular health poster figure 'Condoman'.
Tags: Street posters, Political art
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Name
Michael Callaghan
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Graphic Designer)
Tags:
Street posters
Political art
Birth date
1952
Birth place
Wollongong, NSW
Death date
1 January 2012
Active Period
  • c.1975-
Residence
  • 1970- Brisbane, QLD
  • Wollongong, NSW
  • Sydney, NSW
Initial Record Data Source
  • Powerhouse Museum

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