Christian Thompson (artist)
Christian Thompson | |
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| Born | Christian Andrew William Thompson 1978 (age 46–47) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | University of Southern Queensland, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, University of Oxford |
| Website | Official website |
Christian Andrew William Thompson AO (born 1978), also known as Christian Bumbarra Thompson, is a contemporary Australian artist. Of Bidjara heritage on his father's side, his Aboriginal identity has played an important role in his work, which includes photography, video installations and sound recordings. After being awarded the Charlie Perkins Scholarship, to complete his doctorate in Fine Arts at Oxford University, he has spent much time in England. His work has been extensively exhibited in galleries around Australia and internationally.