Mark Leckey

British artist (born 1964)
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Mark Leckey

Summary

Mark Leckey is a human[1]. He was born in Birkenhead[2]. He was born on January 1, 1964[3]. He worked as a video artist[4], university teacher[5], photographer[6], television producer[7], and filmmaker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Birkenhead[2], Mark Leckey…
  • Mark Leckey was born on January 1, 1964[3].
  • Mark Leckey held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Mark Leckey's professions included video artist[4].
  • Mark Leckey's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Mark Leckey worked as a photographer[6].
  • Mark Leckey worked as a television producer[7].
  • Mark Leckey's professions included filmmaker[8].
  • Mark Leckey's professions included sound artist[11].
  • Mark Leckey held the position of professor[12].
  • Among Mark Leckey's employers was Städelschule[13].
  • Mark Leckey was educated at The Whitby High School[14].
  • Mark Leckey received the Turner Prize[15].
  • Mark Leckey is recorded as male[16].
  • Mark Leckey's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Mark Leckey's family name is recorded as Leckey[18].
  • Mark Leckey's given name is recorded as Mark[19].
  • Mark Leckey's described by source is recorded as UbuWeb[20].
  • Mark Leckey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Mark Leckey's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[22].
  • Mark Leckey's copyright representative is recorded as Mark Leckey[23].
  • Mark Leckey's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[24].
  • Mark Leckey's has works in the collection is recorded as Tate[25].
  • Mark Leckey's has works in the collection is recorded as Sammlung Goetz[26].
  • Mark Leckey's has works in the collection is recorded as Hessel Museum of Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Mark Leckey's place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on January 1, 1964[3].

Education

Mark Leckey's education included a stint at The Whitby High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include video artist[4], university teacher[5], photographer[6], television producer[7], filmmaker[8], and sound artist[11]. Mark Leckey was employed by Städelschule[13]. He held the position of professor[12].

Recognition

Mark Leckey received the Turner Prize[15].

Why It Matters

Mark Leckey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Mark Leckey born?

Mark Leckey's place of birth was Birkenhead[2].

What did Mark Leckey do for work?

Mark Leckey worked as video artist[4], university teacher[5], photographer[6], television producer[7], and filmmaker[8].

Where did Mark Leckey go to school?

Mark Leckey was educated at The Whitby High School[14].

What awards did Mark Leckey receive?

Honors received include Turner Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . tate.org.uk. Retrieved . tate.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . i-d.vice.com. Retrieved . i-d.vice.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . tate.org.uk. Retrieved . tate.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . ubu.com. Retrieved . ubu.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . online.sammlung-goetz.de. Retrieved . online.sammlung-goetz.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bard.emuseum.com. bard.emuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Turner Prize
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at The Whitby High School
    Position held professor
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