Peter Kingston (artist) explained

Peter Kingston (died 2022) was an Australian artist.^{[1] [2]}

Biography

Kingston grew up at Parsley Bay during the 1940s and 1950s.^[3]

Kingston fought to conserve the Walsh Bay wharves and Luna Park Sydney and was among the demonstrators that marched on Parliament of Australia in 1966 to demand the return of Jørn Utzon to build the Sydney Opera House.^[3]

In the late 1970s, Kingston collaborated with fellow artist Martin Sharp to restore Luna Park to its former splendour.^[3]

Kingston died in September 2022, aged 79.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tributes pour in for Peter Kingston, acclaimed poet-painter of Sydney Harbour. Linda Morris. Joyce Morgan. 30 September 2022. The Sydney Morning Herald.
2. News: Artist Peter Kingston set to be honoured by North Sydney Council. The Daily Telegraph. 30 March 2023. 29 July 2016. Andrea McCullagh.
3. Web site: 'That gives me even more reason to survive': Lunch with Peter Kingston. Linda. Morris. 21 February 2020. The Sydney Morning Herald.
4. Web site: Luke Sciberras pays tribute to artist Peter Kingston. 30 September 2022. ABC Sydney.
5. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/visual-arts/chronicler-of-sydney-harbour-artist-peter-kingston-dies-age-79/news-story/3c9c898f930a67b4b58d03195502bd51 Harbour’s ‘master’ artist dies aged 79