Episode 244 - Tim Johnson: Where Indigenous Knowledge Meets Contemporary Art
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This episode explores the life and work of Tim Johnson, focusing on his unique blend of Indigenous knowledge and contemporary art.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the life and work of Tim Johnson, one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary artists. Known for blending Western art history, Indigenous knowledge systems, and spiritual iconography, Johnson’s practice spans decades of experimentation, collaboration, and cultural exchange. We discuss Johnson’s role in co-founding Inhibodress in the early 1970s, widely recognised as Australia’s first artist-run initiative. Established in Sydney, Inhibodress be...
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