AXEL POIGNANT

1906-1986

Born 12 December in Leeds, United Kingdom.

He studied at Grosvenor House School in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Went to Sweden with his swedish father and english mother where he finish his academic preparation.

In 1926 moved to Sydney, Australia.

His photographs give us a portrait of the australian tradition, indigenous identity and his strong relationship with Aborigines.

His photos were held at museums and galleries.

Self portrait with first movie camera, Perth, 1933

"The swimmers", Arnhem Land, 1952

"Gumbaloo gathering shelfish at low tide", Liverpool river, Australia, 1952

"Paddy, King of Ord River", Western Australia

"Mameringing and her child"

"Tiwi tribesmen", Melville Island, 1949

"Stockman", Western Australia

"Firebird", 1936

"Namatjira and his wife Rubina", Northern Australia

"Mangudja singin his moraiin song", 1952

"Swagman on the road to Wilcannia"