Brian Clarke

British painter, architectural artist, sculptor, writer, printmaker and set designer (1953–2025)
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Brian Clarke was born on July 2, 1953, in Oldham and died on July 1, 2025, in London [1][2][3][4]. A citizen of the United Kingdom, he worked as a painter, professor, sculptor, ceramicist, stained-glass artist, and printmaker [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. His artistic fields included stained glass, the art of sculpture, ceramic art, and mosaic [11][8].

Clarke's spouse was Liz Finch during the periods 1972–1996 and 2013–2025, and his sibling was Barry Ord Clarke [2][13][4]. His recognitions included being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, a recipient of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, a Churchill Fellowship holder, and a Knight Bachelor [14][15].

Notable works by Clarke include the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the stained glass canopy of the Victoria Quarter in Leeds, Cavendish Arcade in Buxton, the New Synagogue in Darmstadt, Abbaye de la Fille-Dieu Romont, and The Glass Wall (Dedicated to Linda McCartney) [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. These projects represent a portion of his output, which includes four additional notable works not listed here [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27].

Brian Clarke

Summary

Brian Clarke is a human[1]. Born in Oldham[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1953[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 1, 2025[5]. He worked as a painter[6], professor[7], sculptor[8], ceramicist[9], and stained-glass artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Brian Clarke's place of birth was Oldham[2].
  • Brian Clarke passed away in London[4].
  • Brian Clarke was born on July 2, 1953[3].
  • Brian Clarke died on July 1, 2025[5].
  • Brian Clarke was married to Liz Finch[12].
  • Among Brian Clarke's spouses was Liz Finch[13].
  • Brian Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • English was Brian Clarke's native language[15].
  • Brian Clarke's professions included painter[6].
  • Brian Clarke's professions included professor[7].
  • Brian Clarke worked as a sculptor[8].
  • Brian Clarke's professions included ceramicist[9].
  • Brian Clarke worked as a stained-glass artist[10].
  • Brian Clarke worked as a printmaker[16].
  • Brian Clarke's field of work was stained glass[17].
  • Brian Clarke's field of work was art of sculpture[18].
  • Brian Clarke's field of work was ceramic art[19].
  • Brian Clarke's field of work was mosaic[20].
  • Brian Clarke's field of work was painting[21].
  • Brian Clarke's field of work was tapestry[22].
  • Brian Clarke held the position of chairperson[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Clarke is Palace of Peace and Reconciliation[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Clarke is Stained glass canopy of the Victoria Quarter, Leeds[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Clarke is Cavendish Arcade, Buxton[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Clarke is New Synagogue (Darmstadt)[27].

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Origins and Family

Brian Clarke was born in Oldham[2]. He was born on July 2, 1953[3]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], professor[7], sculptor[8], ceramicist[9], stained-glass artist[10], and printmaker[16]. Fields of work include stained glass[17], a type of work of art[28]; art of sculpture[18], a type of arts[29]; ceramic art[19], a type of arts[30]; mosaic[20], an artistic technique[31]; painting[21], a method[32]; and tapestry[22], a type of arts[33], founded in 1850[34]. Brian Clarke held the position of chairperson[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Palace of Peace and Reconciliation[24], a creative work[35], in Kazakhstan[36], founded in 2006[37]; Stained glass canopy of the Victoria Quarter, Leeds[25], a work of art[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1989[40]; Cavendish Arcade, Buxton[26]; New Synagogue (Darmstadt)[27]; Abbaye de la Fille-Dieu Romont[41]; and The Glass Wall (Dedicated to Linda McCartney)[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[43], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[46], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards[49], an award[50], in European Union[51], founded in 1978[52]; Churchill Fellowship[53]; and Knight Bachelor[54], a title of honor[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1300[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Liz Finch[12], a poet[58], b. 1951[59], of United Kingdom[60], specialised in Soft sculpture[61].

Death and Burial

Brian Clarke died on July 1, 2025[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Brian Clarke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Brian Clarke born?

Brian Clarke was born in Oldham[2].

Where did Brian Clarke die?

Brian Clarke died in London[4].

Who was Brian Clarke married to?

Brian Clarke's spouses include Liz Finch[12] and Liz Finch[13].

What did Brian Clarke do for work?

Brian Clarke worked as painter[6], professor[7], sculptor[8], ceramicist[9], and stained-glass artist[10].

What awards did Brian Clarke receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[43], Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[46], European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards[49], and Churchill Fellowship[53].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, Stained glass canopy of the Victoria Quarter, Leeds, Cavendish Arcade, Buxton +9
    Participant in Collaborations - Brian Clarke, Linda McCartney, Lamina, Spittelau Viaducts Housing Project +1
    Given name Brian
    Field of work stained glass, art of sculpture, ceramic art +7
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