Anthony Whishaw

Anthony Whishaw
Born 1930
London, England
Residence London, England
Occupation Artist
Years active 1952–present

Anthony Whishaw is an English artist and member of the Royal Academy.[1] Whishaw claims no association with any particular art movement, stating instead that "each painting and work on paper makes its own separate demands".[2] He is also a member of The London Group.[3]

Education

Whishaw studied at the Chelsea School of Art(1948–52) and the Royal College of Art(1952–55). At the latter, in 1955, he graduated with first class honours, and was awarded the Drawing Prize. He is also a recipient of the RCA Travelling scholarship, Abbey Minor Scholarship and Spanish Government Scholarship, where he painted Corrida.

Exhibits

Whishaw's first solo exhibition took place in Madrid in 1956, at the Libreria Abril.

Memberships

In 1989 Whishaw was elected to The London Group.[4] In 1980 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy, and in 1989 he became a Royal Academician.[1] He was also elected as a member of the Royal West of England Academy in 1992.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Anthony Whishaw | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts". www.royalacademy.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
  2. ↑ "Royal Academy Painter ANTHONY WHISHAW Artist's statements". www.anthonywhishaw.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
  3. ↑ "The London Group". www.thelondongroup.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
  4. ↑ "Royal Academy Painter ANTHONY WHISHAW CV". www.anthonywhishaw.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
  5. ↑ "RWA | The Royal West of England Academy | Whishaw Anthony, RA RWA Hon Academician". www.rwa.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
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