Art: Philip Bacon, AM
In 1968 Philip Bacon took a risk that paid off. He abandoned his university studies in arts and law to manage the Grand Central Galleries in Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. Six years later, he opened Philip Bacon Galleries which became the largest and most prestigious private art gallery in Brisbane.
Philip Bacon has embraced and nurtured the arts and cultural scene in Australia. He has served as Art Consultant to Expo 88 and on many boards and foundations, including those of Opera Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. In 1999, he was made a Member, Order of Australia for services to the visual and performing arts.
Philip Bacon is a well-known philanthropist and patron, and is sponsor of the Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery at the State Library of Queensland.
Some of Philip Bacon's favourite things from the State Library's collections are ...
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Kathleen Shillam 1916 – 2002 |
Charles Conder 1868 - 1909 |
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Last updated: 30th May 2011
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