Robert MacPherson (Australian artist)
Robert MacPherson | |
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| Born | 1937 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 12 November 2021 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | Griffith University (DUniv, 1992) |
| Occupation | contemporary artist |
| Known for | Texts, drawings, paintings and room-scale installations |
| Notable work | 1000 Frog Poems: 1000 Boss Drovers ('Yellow Leaf Falling') For H.S. 1996–2014. |
Robert David MacPherson AM (1937 – 12 November 2021) was an Australian artist.
MacPherson was regarded as one of Australia's most respected contemporary artists whose work ranged from texts, drawings, paintings and room-scale installations. His work has been represented in the National Gallery of Australia as well as all state galleries.
After his death, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art described MacPherson as having been one of the "most important artists of his generation."