Callum Morton

Callum Morton is an artist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is Professor and Head of Fine Arts at MADA Monash University Art Design and Architecture[1]

Early life

Morton was born in Montreal, Canada, but undertook his university studies in Australia.[2] He studied for a Bachelor of Architecture at RMIT before obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) from Victoria College and a Master of Fine Arts from RMIT.

Professional career

Morton's career has combined academic positions and engagement with studio practice. He has held academic positions at the Art Center College of Design in California, the University of Melbourne and RMIT. His artwork has been displayed in numerous galleries worldwide, including the Santa Monica Museum of Art, the Hamburger Bahnhof and the Ian Potter Centre.[3]

Morton represented Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2007.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/artist-to-take-up-monash-role-20120220-1tjrl.html
  2. ↑ http://www.roslynoxley9.com.au/artists/27/Callum_Morton/profile/
  3. ↑ http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/callum-morton-to-lead-fine-arts-at-monash
  4. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/artist-to-take-up-monash-role-20120220-1tjrl.html
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