Brian Clarke

Brian Clarke (1953–2025) was a British painter, professor and sculptor.

Also recorded as Brian Ord-Clarke; Sir Brian Clarke; Brian Ord Clarke.

Brian Clarke in brief

Born
1953
Died
2025
Known for
painter, professor, sculptor, ceramicist, stained-glass artist, printmaker, writer and carpets designer
Place of birth
Oldham
Contents

Overview

Born at Oldham in 1953, died at London in 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is English and German.

The field of work recorded is stained glass, art of sculpture and ceramic art. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are monumental art, abstract art and symbolist. The authority associates the name with Neo-Constructivism and contemporary art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, New York City and Munich. Positions recorded include chairperson.

Works named in the authority record are Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, Stained glass canopy of the Victoria Quarter, Leeds, Cavendish Arcade, Buxton, New Synagogue (Darmstadt), Abbaye de la Fille-Dieu Romont and The Glass Wall (Dedicated to Linda McCartney).

Work by Brian Clarke is recorded in the collections of Tate, Corning Museum of Glass, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Victoria and Albert Museum and Stadtmuseum Langen im Alten Rathaus.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards and Churchill Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Brian Clarke”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4963372: Brian Clarke

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