Gillian Ayres

Gillian Ayres (1930–2018) was a British painter and printmaker.

Also recorded as Henry, Mrs. Mundy.

Gillian Ayres in brief

Born
1930
Died
2018
Known for
painter and printmaker
Place of birth
Barnes
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Overview

Also worked under the name Mundy, Henry, Mrs.

Born at Barnes in 1930, died at North Devon in 2018.

In detail

Gillian Ayres studied at Colet Court and Camberwell College of Arts. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with contemporary art.

Employment is recorded with Saint Martin's School of Art. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by Gillian Ayres is recorded in the collections of Tate, Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia and Yale Center for British Art.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gillian Ayres”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q11860480: Gillian Ayres

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