Gillian Wearing

British artist (born 1963)
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Gillian Wearing

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 (80 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 Q3 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 Q3 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 (80 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 Q3 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].

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  1. [2] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . paddle8.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . bidisha-online.blogspot.com. bidisha-online.blogspot.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Wearing, Gillian. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation photographer, film director, artist +5
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    Occupation photographer, film director, artist +5
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work conceptual art
    Work location London
    Award received Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Turner Prize, Commander of the Order of the British Empire
    Movement contemporary art
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