Brian Doherty Doherty grew up in Brisbane and completed a Bachelor of Design Studies degree at the University of Queensland in 1977. While pursuing his own art practice he worked at the Queensland University to create
a community access screen printing facility, ceramics studio and photographic darkrooms. In the early 1980s he worked as a designer for La Boite Theatre and with fashion label, Kim Hodges Designs. He was also involved with setting up and publishing a local art magazine, Art Walk (1982-83), and the Australian contemporary art journal 'Eyeline' from 1987-89.
Doherty explains: “The art scene was more than just making works to hang on walls. Because of the hostile environment and lack of supportive institutions, artists created their own cultural supports and had a strategic approach to their work generally. My broader art practice included creating art magazines and organisations like the Queensland Artworkers Union and running a community cinema in the city. And my
gallery artwork often dealt with the visual strategies and politics of items we take for granted in our everyday lives like newspapers, junk mail or soap boxes.
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