Mathias Kauage

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Mathias Kauage O.B.E., born in Miugu, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea in 1944, died in May 2003[1] [2], was a Papua New Guinean artist. In 1998, Kauage was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to the arts by Queen Elizabeth II.[3] The National Gallery of Australia has described him as "Papua New Guinea’s best-known contemporary artist".[4] He was still holding regular exhibitions abroad shortly before his death,[5] in Australia, Europe and Africa.[6]

Kauage's art included drawing, painting and woodcuts. His career as an artist was reportedly inspired by visiting an exhibition of Timothy Akis' in 1969.[7]

He was unrelated to fellow artist Chris Kauage, although the two were friends.[8]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ National Gallery of Australia website
  2. ^ Niugini Arts
  3. ^ Mathias Kauage
  4. ^ "Imagining Papua New Guinea", National Gallery of Australia
  5. ^ "Imagining Papua New Guinea", National Gallery of Australia
  6. ^ Niugini Arts
  7. ^ "Imagining Papua New Guinea", National Gallery of Australia
  8. ^ Niugini Arts


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