Australian Tapestry Workshop

John Coburn

Australia

Recognised as one of Australia’s most significant abstract artists, John Coburn’s work remains as impactful today as it did over his five decades of painting. Paying homage to the long-standing relationship between the Australian Tapestry Workshop and John Coburn, the ATW has woven over 20 Coburn designs.

Over his five-decade career, John Coburn established a reputation and legacy as one of Australia’s most significant abstract artists. During his career, Coburn regularly designed works for tapestry, the iconic stage curtains at the Sydney Opera House being one example. The Australian Tapestry Workshop has had a long-standing relationship with Coburn and producing over 20 tapestries in our nearly 50-year history.