Antony Gormley
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Antony Gormley
Summary
Antony Gormley is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1950[3]. He worked as a sculptor[4], scenographer[5], photographer[6], draftsperson[7], and installation artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,163 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2], Antony Gormley…
- Antony Gormley was born on August 30, 1950[3].
- Antony Gormley was born on August 1950[10].
- Among Antony Gormley's spouses was Vicken Parsons[11].
- Antony Gormley held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Antony Gormley worked as a sculptor[4].
- Antony Gormley's professions included scenographer[5].
- Antony Gormley worked as a photographer[6].
- Antony Gormley worked as a draftsperson[7].
- Antony Gormley's professions included installation artist[8].
- Antony Gormley worked as an artist[13].
- Antony Gormley's field of work was art of sculpture[14].
- Antony Gormley's education included a stint at Ampleforth College[15].
- Antony Gormley's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
- Antony Gormley was educated at Central Saint Martins[17].
- Antony Gormley was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[18].
- Antony Gormley's education included a stint at Slade School of Fine Art[19].
- Antony Gormley's education included a stint at Saint Martin's School of Art[20].
- A notable work attributed to Antony Gormley is Angel of the North[21].
- A notable work attributed to Antony Gormley is Event Horizon[22].
- A notable work attributed to Antony Gormley is Quantum Cloud[23].
- Antony Gormley received the Turner Prize[24].
- Antony Gormley received the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance[25].
- Antony Gormley received the Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album[26].
- Antony Gormley received the Praemium Imperiale[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1950-08-30[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 818ed769-753a-4ef8-a079-989f157a873b[31]
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Origins and Family
Antony Gormley's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 30, 1950[3] and August 1950[10].
Education
Educated at Ampleforth College[15], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1803[34]; Trinity College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1546[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; Central Saint Martins[17], an art academy[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1989[41], headquartered in London[42]; Goldsmiths, University of London[18], a public research university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1891[45], headquartered in London[46]; Slade School of Fine Art[19], an art academy[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1871[49]; and Saint Martin's School of Art[20], an art academy[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1854[52], headquartered in Q126689007[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[4], scenographer[5], photographer[6], draftsperson[7], installation artist[8], and artist[13]. Antony Gormley's field of work was art of sculpture[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Angel of the North[21], a sculpture[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1994[56]; Event Horizon[22], an installation artwork[57], founded in 2012[58]; and Quantum Cloud[23], a sculpture[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1999[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Turner Prize[24], an art prize[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1984[64]; Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance[25], an award[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1977[67]; Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album[26], a class of award[68], in United States[69], founded in 2000[70]; Praemium Imperiale[27], an international award[71], founded in 1988[72]; Knight Bachelor[73], a title of honor[74], in United Kingdom[75], founded in 1300[76]; and Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture[77], a sculpture award[78].
Personal Life
Among Antony Gormley's spouses was Vicken Parsons[11].
Why It Matters
Antony Gormley ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,163 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
FAQs
Where was Antony Gormley born?
Antony Gormley was born in London[2].
Who was Antony Gormley married to?
Antony Gormley's spouses include Vicken Parsons[11].
What did Antony Gormley do for work?
Antony Gormley worked as sculptor[4], scenographer[5], photographer[6], draftsperson[7], and installation artist[8].
Where did Antony Gormley go to school?
Antony Gormley was educated at Ampleforth College[15], Trinity College[16], Central Saint Martins[17], and Goldsmiths, University of London[18].
What awards did Antony Gormley receive?
Honors received include Turner Prize[24], Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance[25], Latin Grammy Award for Best MPB Album[26], and Praemium Imperiale[27].