Michael Whelan

American illustrator
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Michael Whelan

Summary

Michael Whelan is a human[1]. He was born in Culver City[2]. He was born on June 29, 1950[3]. He worked as a painter[4], illustrator[5], visual artist[6], and cover artist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Whelan was born in Culver City[2].
  • Michael Whelan was born on June 29, 1950[3].
  • Michael Whelan held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Michael Whelan worked as a painter[4].
  • Michael Whelan's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Michael Whelan worked as a visual artist[6].
  • Michael Whelan worked as a cover artist[7].
  • Michael Whelan's field of work was painting[10].
  • Michael Whelan's field of work was visual arts[11].
  • Michael Whelan's field of work was illustration[12].
  • Michael Whelan's field of work was fantasy art[13].
  • Michael Whelan's field of work was science fiction art[14].
  • Michael Whelan's field of work was erotic art[15].
  • Michael Whelan's education included a stint at San Jose State University[16].
  • Michael Whelan received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17].
  • Michael Whelan received the Inkpot Award[18].
  • Michael Whelan received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[19].
  • Michael Whelan received the Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Hardcover[20].
  • Michael Whelan received the Frank R Paul Award[21].
  • Michael Whelan received the Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Paperback[22].
  • Michael Whelan is recorded as male[23].
  • Michael Whelan's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Michael Whelan is associated with the surrealism movement[25].
  • Michael Whelan's genre is Fantastic Realism[26].
  • Michael Whelan's Commons category is recorded as Michael Whelan[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Whelan was born in Culver City[2]. He was born on June 29, 1950[3].

Education

Michael Whelan's education included a stint at San Jose State University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], illustrator[5], visual artist[6], and cover artist[7]. Fields of work include painting[10], a method[28]; visual arts[11], a type of arts[29]; illustration[12], an activity[30]; fantasy art[13], an art genre[31]; science fiction art[14], an art genre[32]; and erotic art[15], an art genre[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1996[36]; Inkpot Award[18], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; Hugo Award for Best Related Work[19], a science fiction award[40], founded in 1980[41]; Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Hardcover[20], a class of award[42]; Frank R Paul Award[21]; and Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Paperback[22], a class of award[43].

Why It Matters

Michael Whelan has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Michael Whelan born?

Born in Culver City[2], Michael Whelan…

What did Michael Whelan do for work?

Michael Whelan worked as painter[4], illustrator[5], visual artist[6], and cover artist[7].

Where did Michael Whelan go to school?

Michael Whelan was educated at San Jose State University[16].

What awards did Michael Whelan receive?

Honors received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[17], Inkpot Award[18], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[19], and Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Hardcover[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . asfa-art.com. Retrieved . asfa-art.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . frankwuwrites.net. Retrieved . frankwuwrites.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . asfa-art.com. Retrieved . asfa-art.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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