Barbara Blackman
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This article is about the Australian writer and poet. For the American art historian, see Barbara Blackmun. For the American politician, see Barbara Blackmon.
Barbara Blackman AO (née Patterson; born 22 December 1928) is an Australian writer, poet, librettist, broadcaster, model and patron of the arts.[2][3] In 2004, she donated $1 million to a number of Australian music organisations, including Pro Musica, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Australian National University's School of Music and the Stopera Chamber Opera Company. In 2006, she was awarded the Australian Contemporary Music Award for Patronage.[4] Barbara Blackman was married for 27 years to renowned Australian artist Charles Blackman.
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Born | Barbara Patterson (1928-12-22) 22 December 1928 (age 95) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
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Spouse | Charles Blackman (1952–1978) |
Children | 3 |
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