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Latitude
-18.3357828
Longitude
130.6359219
Start Date
1957-01-01
End Date
1957-01-01

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ID
tb9b98

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/martin-japanangka-johnson
Birth Place
Lajamanu, NT, Australia
Biography
Born at Lajamanu c.1955-60 of the Warlpiri tribe and language, his country is Lajamanu and he can paint Yarla, Nganja Warli, Watiya Warnu and Karntajarra (Two Women) Dreamings. One of the better known artists at Lajamanu, he works with his wife, Kay McDonald and began painting in 1986 on canvas board. Very conscious of the economics of the painting enterprise, he is a strong and intelligent advocate of improved financial returns for artists. Writers: Johnson, Vivien Date written: 1994 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. c.1957
Summary
Well-known Warlpiri artist from Lajamanu (NT) who publicly advocates improved financial rewards for Aboriginal artists.
Gender
Male
Died
None listed
Age at death
None listed