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
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
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- 1.
“Billy Apple”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q4912115: Billy Apple
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