Martin Sharp
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relationship.”
Distributed in the United Kingdom, France and Italy in 1972, “Artbook” was released in Australian in 1973 to coincide with Sharp’s return to Australia and his “Art Exhibition” at the Bonython Gallery, Sydney. The previous collage images were presented as completed paintings, returning them to their original medium. Extending viewer involvement, one work, Self Portrait was simply a mirror in an ornate gold frame while another more iconicised work was a linen, cheap reproduction of the Mona Lisa in an equally ornate gold frame, entitled Tea Towel.
During the mid-Seventies, Martin was probably best known in Australia for his work with the Nimrod Theatre, for whom he produced his famous series of posters, as well as designing numerous sets, costumes and scenery pieces. His famous Nimrod posters (now prized collectors’ items) include his iconic poster
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