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In this episode, Maria Stoljar interviews artist Ann Thomson about her career in the male-dominated art world and her achievements as an artist.

Watch a short highlights video of this episode on the TWP YouTube channel In this special International Women’s Day episode I speak with acclaimed artist, and previous podcast guest, Ann Thomson about building a career in the male-dominated art world of the mid-20th century. Born in 1933, Ann’s art education took place during the 1950s and early 60s, a time when male artists like Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, John Brack and Charles Blackman dominated the Australian art scene. Today Ann Thomson is one of Australia’s most respected and internationally acclaimed artists. A painter and sculptor, she has held more than 60 solo exhibitions, won numerous awards, and her work is represented in major public collections. As this episode is released, an exhibition of her work is also showing at Messums Gallery in London . Links Ann Thomson on Instagram Ann Thomson at Messums Talking with Painters YouTube channel Talking with Painters on Instagram Talking with Painters on Facebook Maria Stoljar on LinkedIn Sign up for the Talking with Painters newsletter Podcast interview with Thomson on her life and art Podcast interview with Thomson on Ian Fairweather Podcast interview with Thomson in…

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