Anthony Lister

About

Contemporary Australian artist who was influential within the Lowbrow art movement and helped pioneer the street art movement in his hometown as a teenager. He promotes his work on his anthonylister Instagram account, where he has 70,000 followers. In 2020, he was charged with the drugging and sexual assault of four women, three of whom were art students.

Before Fame

He began painting at age 17, influenced by his grandmother who had been a painter for more than 80 years. He studied at Griffith University's Queensland College of Art. 

Trivia

He is noted as one of Australia's top 50 most collectible artists. His work is featured in the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, Art Bank Australia, and Brand & Slater Architects. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in the suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. He has two children with his estranged wife. 

Associated With

He has collaborated with a number of well-known artists, including Nick Cave.