Peter Doig

Scottish painter (born 1959)
Person human Q1281272
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Peter Doig

Summary

Peter Doig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 17, 1959[3]. He worked as a painter[4], draftsperson[5], and etcher[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Peter Doig's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Peter Doig was born on April 17, 1959[3].
  • Peter Doig held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Peter Doig's professions included painter[4].
  • Peter Doig's professions included draftsperson[5].
  • Peter Doig's professions included etcher[6].
  • Among Peter Doig's employers was Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[9].
  • Peter Doig was educated at Saint Martin's School of Art[10].
  • Peter Doig was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[11].
  • Peter Doig was educated at Wimbledon College of Art[12].
  • Peter Doig received the John Moores Painting Prize[13].
  • Peter Doig received the Praemium Imperiale[14].
  • Peter Doig is recorded as male[15].
  • Peter Doig's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Peter Doig's Commons category is recorded as Peter Doig[17].
  • Peter Doig's given name is recorded as Peter[18].
  • Peter Doig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Peter Doig's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[20].
  • Peter Doig's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[21].
  • Peter Doig's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[22].
  • Peter Doig's copyright representative is recorded as Peter Doig[23].
  • Peter Doig's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago[24].
  • Peter Doig's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Doig was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 17, 1959[3].

Education

Educated at Saint Martin's School of Art[10], an art academy[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1854[28], headquartered in Q126689007[29]; Chelsea College of Art and Design[11], an art academy[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1895[32]; and Wimbledon College of Art[12], an art academy[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1890[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], draftsperson[5], and etcher[6]. Among Peter Doig's employers was Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[9].

Recognition

Awards received include John Moores Painting Prize[13], an art prize[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1957[38] and Praemium Imperiale[14], an international award[39], founded in 1988[40].

Why It Matters

Peter Doig has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Peter Doig born?

Peter Doig's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

What did Peter Doig do for work?

Peter Doig worked as painter[4], draftsperson[5], and etcher[6].

Where did Peter Doig go to school?

Peter Doig was educated at Saint Martin's School of Art[10], Chelsea College of Art and Design[11], and Wimbledon College of Art[12].

What awards did Peter Doig receive?

Honors received include John Moores Painting Prize[13] and Praemium Imperiale[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . La Libre Belgique. Retrieved . lalibre.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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