Kevin Mortensen Australia, 1939-.
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About Kevin Mortensen
Born in Melbourne in 1939, Kevin Mortensen studied sculpture and taught art there. Known for his contemporary style constructions, he has exhibited since 1966. Mortensen teaches art at tertiary level. His work is represented in the Art Gallery of South Australia and regional and institutional collections.
In our database, 6 works by Kevin Mortensen are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 1996, of which 6 (100%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022. Works by Kevin Mortensen are held by the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and a further three major public national galleries (see list below).
Kevin Mortensen 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 703
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 489
- 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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