Martin Sharp

1942–2013

Introduction

Martin Ritchie Sharp (21 January 1942 – 1 December 2013) was an Australian artist, cartoonist, songwriter and film-maker.

Wikidata identifier

Q3295631

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Introduction

Sharp was known in the 1960s as art director and and major contributor to the satirical magazine Oz. He created album covers and psychedelic concert posters for Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Cream.

Roles

Artist, caricaturist, graphic artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500018702

Names

Martin Sharp

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