Bill Onus b. 15 November 1906

Also known as William Onus, William Townsend Onus, W. T. Onus
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Performance Artist),
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer)
William Townsend (Bill) Onus was an artist, entrepeneur, actor and activist and made an significant contribution to Art and Aboriginality in postwar Melbourne. His work is held in the collections of the National Museum of Australia, Australian Museum, Powerhouse Museum and South Australian Museum.
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exhibited at
Making a show of it: Indigenous entertainers and entrepreneurs in 1950s Melbourne
Date
2008
Place
City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, VIC
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Type
Exhibition

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