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Prominent artist and regular Archibald finalist Jason Benjamin found dead at 50
Award-winning artist Jason Benjamin has been found dead after being reported missing from the south-west NSW town of Carrathool at the weekend.
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- Australian artist Jason Benjamin has died following reports he was missing from south-west NSW at the weekend
- Mr Benjamin was famous for painting musicians such as Paul Kelly, and Australian landscapes
- Friend Tim Olsen said the artist struggled with success
Police found the body of the 50-year-old in the Murrumbidgee River following a search of the area on Tuesday.
Mr Benjamin has had his work exhibited in the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Parliament House Collection and in over 40 solo shows globally.
He was an Archibald Prize finalist multiple times…
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