About Hector Burton
Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 78–79). Hector Burton was an Australian painter.
Hector Tjupuru Burton (1937 – 27 February 2017) was an Australian Aboriginal artist from Amaṯa, in north-western South Australia. His work has been shown in exhibitions since 2003, in several cities in Australia and other countries. His first solo exhibition was held in 2004 in Melbourne.
Awards Burton had paintings chosen as finalists for the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards in 2011 and 2012. himself Red Ochre Award
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Who was Hector Burton?
Australian Aboriginal artist (1938-2017)
When was Hector Burton born?
Hector Burton was born in 1938 in Pipalyatjara, South Australia, South Australia.
When did Hector Burton die?
Hector Burton died on 27 February 2017 in Pukatja.
What was Hector Burton's occupation?
Hector Burton was a painter.
What nationality was Hector Burton?
Hector Burton was Australian.
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