Keith Looby
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Keith Looby, born Sydney
. Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize
in 1984 with a portrait of Max Gillies. He won the Sulman Prize
in 1974 with a genre painting - Still Life and Comfy II. He was Canberra
Artist of the Year in 1992. Was married to Helen Beresford, sister of Australian Director, Bruce Beresford.
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize
Archibald Prize
The Archibald Prize is regarded as the most important portraiture prize in Australia. It was first awarded in 1921 after a bequest from J. F. Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin who died in 1919...
in 1984 with a portrait of Max Gillies. He won the Sulman Prize
Sulman Prize
The Sir John Sulman Prize is one of Australia's longest running art prizes, having been established in 1936.It is now held concurrently with the Archibald Prize, Australia's best known art prize, and also with the Wynne Prize, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales , Sydney.-Criteria:The Sir John...
in 1974 with a genre painting - Still Life and Comfy II. He was Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
Artist of the Year in 1992. Was married to Helen Beresford, sister of Australian Director, Bruce Beresford.