Tony Tuckson

Tony Tuckson

Last updated September 19, 2012

Biography

Tony Tuckson is considered the most authoritative Australian exponent of abstract expressionism. His career as a painter was somewhat overshadowed by his work as a gallery administrator, whereby he is recognised for establishing the collections of Aboriginal and Melanesian art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Untitled
Ink on Newspaper.
Donated by Patrick Corrigan AM 2012.

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