Tom Phillips

British artist (1937-2022)
Person human Q7817232
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Tom Phillips

Summary

Tom Phillips is a human[1]. He was born in Clapham[2]. He was born on May 24, 1937[3]. He died on November 28, 2022[4]. He worked as a painter[5], illustrator[6], photographer[7], exhibition curator[8], and collagist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Tom Phillips was born in Clapham[2].
  • Born in London[11], Tom Phillips…
  • Tom Phillips was born on May 24, 1937[3].
  • Tom Phillips was born on January 1, 1937[12].
  • Tom Phillips was born on March 25, 1937[13].
  • Tom Phillips died on November 28, 2022[4].
  • Tom Phillips held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Tom Phillips worked as a painter[5].
  • Tom Phillips's professions included illustrator[6].
  • Tom Phillips's professions included photographer[7].
  • Tom Phillips worked as an exhibition curator[8].
  • Tom Phillips worked as a collagist[9].
  • Tom Phillips's professions included artist[15].
  • Tom Phillips held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].
  • Tom Phillips was employed by Harvard University[17].
  • Tom Phillips's education included a stint at St Catherine's College[18].
  • Tom Phillips's education included a stint at Camberwell College of Arts[19].
  • Tom Phillips was educated at Blackheath High School[20].
  • Tom Phillips received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Tom Phillips was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[22].
  • Tom Phillips is recorded as male[23].
  • Tom Phillips's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Tom Phillips's family name is recorded as Phillips[25].
  • Tom Phillips's given name is recorded as Tom[26].
  • Tom Phillips's official website is recorded as http://www.tomphillips.co.uk[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Clapham[2], an area of London[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[11], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Recorded date of birth include May 24, 1937[3], January 1, 1937[12], and March 25, 1937[13].

Education

Educated at St Catherine's College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1962[35], headquartered in Oxford[36]; Camberwell College of Arts[19], an art academy[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1898[39]; and Blackheath High School[20], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1880[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5], illustrator[6], photographer[7], exhibition curator[8], collagist[9], and artist[15]. Tom Phillips was employed by Harvard University[17]. He held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].

Recognition

Tom Phillips received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

Death and Burial

Tom Phillips died on November 28, 2022[4].

Why It Matters

Tom Phillips ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Tom Phillips born?

Tom Phillips's place of birth was Clapham[2].

What did Tom Phillips do for work?

Tom Phillips worked as painter[5], illustrator[6], photographer[7], exhibition curator[8], and collagist[9].

Where did Tom Phillips go to school?

Tom Phillips was educated at St Catherine's College[18], Camberwell College of Arts[19], and Blackheath High School[20].

What awards did Tom Phillips receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . aucklandartgallery.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Artnet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Tom
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