Gillian Wearing
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Summary
Gillian Wearing is a human[1]. Born in Birmingham[2], she… she was born on December 10, 1963[3]. She worked as a photographer[4], film director[5], artist[6], visual artist[7], and sculptor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Gillian Wearing's place of birth was Birmingham[2].
- Gillian Wearing was born on December 10, 1963[3].
- Gillian Wearing was married to Michael Landy[10].
- Gillian Wearing held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- Gillian Wearing worked as a photographer[4].
- Gillian Wearing worked as a film director[5].
- Gillian Wearing worked as an artist[6].
- Gillian Wearing's professions included visual artist[7].
- Gillian Wearing's professions included sculptor[8].
- Gillian Wearing's professions included television producer[12].
- Gillian Wearing's field of work was conceptual art[13].
- Gillian Wearing's education included a stint at Goldsmiths, University of London[14].
- Gillian Wearing's education included a stint at Chelsea College of Art and Design[15].
- Gillian Wearing's education included a stint at life Academy Great Barr[16].
- A notable work attributed to Gillian Wearing is A Real Birmingham Family[17].
- Gillian Wearing received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
- Gillian Wearing received the Turner Prize[19].
- Gillian Wearing received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
- Gillian Wearing was a member of Young British Artists[21].
- Gillian Wearing was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[22].
- Gillian Wearing is recorded as female[23].
- Gillian Wearing's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Gillian Wearing is associated with the contemporary art movement[25].
- Gillian Wearing's Commons category is recorded as Gillian Wearing[26].
- Gillian Wearing's residence is recorded as Birmingham[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Birmingham[2], Gillian Wearing… she was born on December 10, 1963[3].
Education
Educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[14], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in London[31]; Chelsea College of Art and Design[15], an art academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1895[34]; and life Academy Great Barr[16], a secondary school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1964[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include photographer[4], film director[5], artist[6], visual artist[7], sculptor[8], and television producer[12]. Gillian Wearing's field of work was conceptual art[13].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Gillian Wearing is A Real Birmingham Family[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Turner Prize[19], an art prize[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1984[42]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44].
Personal Life
Among Gillian Wearing's spouses was Michael Landy[10].
Why It Matters
Gillian Wearing ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]
FAQs
Where was Gillian Wearing born?
Gillian Wearing's place of birth was Birmingham[2].
Who was Gillian Wearing married to?
Gillian Wearing's spouses include Michael Landy[10].
What did Gillian Wearing do for work?
Gillian Wearing worked as photographer[4], film director[5], artist[6], visual artist[7], and sculptor[8].
Where did Gillian Wearing go to school?
Gillian Wearing was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[14], Chelsea College of Art and Design[15], and life Academy Great Barr[16].
What awards did Gillian Wearing receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Turner Prize[19], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].