Latest News About Pro Hart

Updated 2026-05-12 23:04

Pro Hart, an Australian artist from Broken Hill, passed away in March 2006 after a battle with motor neurone disease; he remains a notable figure in the outback art scene. His death and legacy have been referenced in Australian outlets and biographical sources, with a state funeral held in Broken Hill in early April 2006.[2][3][4]

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If you’d like, I can pull up the most recent tributes or write a brief timeline of Pro Hart’s career and posthumous recognition.[4][3]

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Pro Hart (thanks Dave)

Pro Hart, Australian artist, Aussie artist, prolific artists and writers, very supportive teachers, abortion, using religion as a reason for behavior

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Pro Hart - Far West Proud

30 May 1928 – 28 March 2006 … Hart was a pioneer of the Australian outback paining movement, capturing the lush colours, the sense of space and the spiritual quality of the outback in ways very few artists are able to emulate. Hart experimented with many different mediums of performance art, including dropping paint from hot air balloons, creating ice sculptures and even using a cannon to distribute paint.

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Australian artist Pro Hart dies - Wikinews, the free news source

Unchecked nothave been checked for adherence to standards. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Pro Hart, the self-taught, internationally-acclaimed Australian artist, died at home in Broken Hill on March 28 after family members decided to cease his medication. The 77-year-old had been ill with motor neurone disease. Family members described his passing as peaceful. Hart is a household name in Australia. Hart's son, John Hart, says a State funeral is being organised for his father. He says his father lost...

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