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John Olsen Biography

Artist

John Olsen is an Australian artist born on January 21, 1928. His work is known for its unique style and profound understanding of Aboriginal culture in Australia.

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“Painting is a means of self-enlightenment.”

Mean Art Self Painting Enlightenment

Author:John Olsen

“What joy there is in hearing yourself think, and to make that thinking into ink.”

Thinking Joy Hearing Ink

Author:John Olsen

“The most important thing that everyone should bring to the dining experience is a certain generosity of spirit. Just remember that there are two kinds of people: lovers and others. And you know what you can do with the others.”

People Knows Should Kind Two Important Remember Spirit Certain Can Do Lovers Important Things Generosity Dining Generosity Of Spirit

Author:John Olsen

“I think a single sentence by Van Gogh is better than the whole work of all the art critics and art historians put together.”

Thinking Art Whole Together Critics Sentences Historian Vans Single Sentence Art Critic

Author:John Olsen

“Art is not so much talent as character… it's what you are, the qualities of the person.”

Persons Art Character Quality Talent Art Is

Author:John Olsen

“The important thing about Paris is not so much that one sees exciting work, but one meets people who feel that art is worth living completely for. This whole atmosphere is very good for work.”

People Feels Art Important Whole Art Is Exciting Important Things Very Good Atmosphere Paris Worth Living

Author:John Olsen

“Really good mountain bikers are lousy judges of trail difficulty. We haven't a clue, we just ride.”

Havens Judging Mountain Difficulty Clue Trails Bikers

Author:John Olsen

About the Author

Born: January 21, 1928
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 7

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