Michael Nicholson b. 1916

Also known as Michael W. Nicholson
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (New Media Artist),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Michael Nicholson first turned to art shortly before World War II, and in the years after the War sought both nourishment and a new direction in art and in emigrating to the Antipodes. His experimental approach with many media had considerable impact on younger artists in both Australia and New Zealand.
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Name
Michael Nicholson
Also known as Michael W. Nicholson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (New Media Artist)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Major in British Army (ANZSIC code: 760) 1939 - 1946 British Army
Birth date
1916
Birth place
Newark, Nottinghamshire, England
Active Period
  • 1948 -
Arrival
  • 1960
Residence
  • 1916 - 1955 England, UK
  • 1955 - 1960 Auckland, New Zealand
  • 1960 - 1986 Sydney, NSW
  • 1986 - New Zealand
Training
  • 1938 - 1939 City and Guilds of London Institute, London, England, UK
  • 1947 - 1948 Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts in London, England, UK

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Related events
  • 'The Field' (exhibited at)
  • Biennale of Sydney: Recent International Forms in Art (participated in)
  • 'Sculpturscape '73', 5th Mildura Triennial (exhibited at)
  • Colour Information (exhibited at)
  • 'The Field' (exhibited at)
  • Biennale of Sydney: Recent International Forms in Art (participated in)
  • 'Sculpturscape '73', 5th Mildura Triennial (exhibited at)