Peter Kingston (artist)

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Peter Kingston (died 2022) was an Australian artist. [1] [2]

Biography

Kingston grew up at Parsley Bay during the 1940s and 1950s. [3]

Kingston fought to conserve the Walsh Bay wharves and Luna Park Sydney and was among the demonstrators that marched on Parliament of Australia in 1966 to demand the return of Jørn Utzon to build the Sydney Opera House. [3]

In the late 1970s, Kingston collaborated with fellow artist Martin Sharp to restore Luna Park to its former splendour. [3]

Kingston died in September 2022, aged 79. [4] [5]

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References

  1. Linda Morris; Joyce Morgan (30 September 2022). "Tributes pour in for Peter Kingston, acclaimed poet-painter of Sydney Harbour". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. Andrea McCullagh (29 July 2016). "Artist Peter Kingston set to be honoured by North Sydney Council". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Morris, Linda (21 February 2020). "'That gives me even more reason to survive': Lunch with Peter Kingston". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. "Luke Sciberras pays tribute to artist Peter Kingston". ABC Sydney. 30 September 2022.
  5. Harbour’s ‘master’ artist dies aged 79 The Australian (subscription required)