Billy Apple

Billy Apple (1935–2021) was a New Zealand sculptor, painter and artist.

Also recorded as Barrie Bates; Barrie George Bates.

Billy Apple in brief

Born
1935
Died
2021
Known for
sculptor, painter and artist
Place of birth
Auckland
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Barrie Bates.

Born at Auckland in 1935, died at Auckland in 2021.

In detail

Billy Apple studied at Royal College of Art and Mount Albert Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with pop art.

Residence is recorded at New York City and Auckland.

Work by Billy Apple is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, Stadsarchief Rotterdam and Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Billy Apple”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4912115: Billy Apple

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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