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Inge King

Sun ribbon, 1980–82

Inge King (1915-2016), one of Australia’s most significant sculptors, made a profound contribution to modern sculpture, particularly through her exploration of abstraction. Born in Berlin, King studied in Europe before emigrating to Australia in 1951. Drawing on her knowledge of European modernism and her training in traditional carving, she was instrumental in introducing avant-garde sculpture to Australia.

Artist / Maker
Inge King (1915—2016)
Creation Date
1980—82
Collection
Sculpture in the Grounds and Buildings
Subjects
Art and design - sculpture
Materials used
black painted steel
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
circle 1 circle 2 circle 3 concrete slab base 603 x 404 x 603 cm
Credit line
The University of Melbourne Art Collection. Gift of Mrs Eileen Fox in memory of her parents Ernest and Fannie Kaye, 1983
Accession number
1982.0023.000.000
Copyright
© Inge King/Copyright Agency, 2025
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