Timothy (Tim) Johnson Australia, 1947-.
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About Tim Johnson
Born in Sydney in 1947, Tim Johnson is a painter, sculptor, teacher and film maker. After studying philosophy and political science at the University of New South Wales, he spent some time studying in India and South East Asia. He is best known for his films on conceptual art and experiments with video and performance art. He had a major survey exhibition in the Art Gallery of NSW, 2009.
The earliest auction listing we have for Tim Johnson is in 1991 and in total 259 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 160 (62%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $24,400 for Eden Burns 1991 sold by Bonhams in June 2013. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Tim Johnson are held by the Queensland Art Gallery, National Gallery of Australia and a further 12 major public national galleries (see list below).
Tim Johnson is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 556
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 350
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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