Martin Sharp
Martin Ritchie Sharp (born January 21, 1942 in Sydney ; † December 1, 2013 there ) was an Australian cartoonist , songwriter and filmmaker.
Sharp is considered one of the most important Australian artists of the 20th century. He is best known for creating psychedelic posters with Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan . He also created the record covers for the albums Disraeli Gears (1967) and Wheels of Fire (1968) for the group Cream . In 1968 he made the short film Darling, Do You Love Me? with Germaine Greer in the lead role.
Web links
- Martin Sharp, Australian artist who came to symbolize the '60s, dies aged 71 , The Guardian , December 2, 2013
- Martin Sharp in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Icon of 1960s art scene Martin Sharp dies aged 71.Retrieved December 2, 2013 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sharp, Martin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sharp, Martin Ritchie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian cartoonist, songwriter and filmmaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 21, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sydney |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 1st, 2013 |
| Place of death | Sydney |