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Print maker and painter.  Acutely atmospheric paintings are often distillations of personal memories, represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1984. In 1985, he won the Turner Prize.
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Print maker and painter.  Acutely atmospheric paintings are often distillations of personal memories, represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1984. In 1985, he won the Turner Prize.  A supremely gifted abstract artist, with a pronounced lyrical gift, as well as an accomplished teacher and critic. His global haul of exhibitions, awards and honorary degrees must be unrivalled.

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Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1932 -

Occupation

Artist

Notable Achievements

CH, CBE

Description

Print maker and painter. Acutely atmospheric paintings are often distillations of personal memories, represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1984. In 1985, he won the Turner Prize. A supremely gifted abstract artist, with a pronounced lyrical gift, as well as an accomplished teacher and critic. His global haul of exhibitions, awards and honorary degrees must be unrivalled.