Phyllida Barlow
Phyllida Barlow was a British sculptor, university teacher, painter and artist (1944–2023). She was born at Newcastle upon Tyne and died at London.
Also recorded as Gillian Phyllida Barlow; Dame Phyllida Barlow.
Phyllida Barlow in brief
- Born
- 1944
- Died
- 2023
- Known for
- sculptor, university teacher, painter and artist
- Place of birth
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Contents
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Gillian Phyllida Barlow and Dame Phyllida Barlow. Her recorded language was English.
She was the child of Erasmus Darwin Barlow and Brigit Ursula Hope Black. She married Fabian Benedict Peake. 4 children are recorded: Florence Peake, Beatrix Clover Peake, Tabitha R. Peake and Edward Caspar Peake.
Career and activity
Phyllida Barlow worked in art of sculpture and installation art.
She was employed by University College London and Slade School of Fine Art. She belonged to Royal Academy of Arts.
Recognition and collections
Phyllida Barlow received Aachen Art Prize, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Work by Phyllida Barlow is held by Tate and Hessel Museum of Art.
Identity
What the record establishes about Phyllida Barlow.
Aesop's Fables With His Life: In English, French & Latin is dated 1665–66 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 2014.286). Three Men in Rowboat off Rocky Coast is dated n.d. and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1993.248.975). Transfer / Angela de la Cruz ; [edited by Kim Dhillon]. is dated 2011 and held by Wellcome Collection. The Death of Chatterton is dated 1860 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1997.659). Ships in Harbor is dated c. 1831 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1993.248.973). Duanle Castle is dated n.d. and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1993.248.976).
Phyllida Barlow is recorded as sculptor, university teacher, painter and artist. The Art Institute of Chicago records 5 objects associated with this heading. Wellcome Collection records 2 objects associated with this heading. Phyllida Barlow is recorded with the citizenship of United Kingdom. Personal is dated 1909-1984 and held by Wellcome Collection.
Catalogued works
7 works under this name are catalogued by The Art Institute of Chicago and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1665 to 2011.
The Death of Chatterton, dated 1860, mixed method engraving on ivory chine laid down on off-white plate paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1997.659. Aesop's Fables With His Life: In English, French & Latin, dated 1665–66, book with one hundred twelve etchings in black with woodcuts and letterpress on cream laid paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2014.286. Ships in Harbor, dated c. 1831, watercolor, over graphite, on ivory wove card, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1993.248.973. Three Men in Rowboat off Rocky Coast, dated n.d., watercolor, with scraping, on ivory wove paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1993.248.975. Duanle Castle, dated n.d., watercolor with scraping, on cream wove paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1993.248.976. Transfer / Angela de la Cruz ; [edited by Kim Dhillon]., dated 2011, held by Wellcome Collection. Personal, dated 1909-1984, held by Wellcome Collection.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 2 named public collections.
The Art Institute of Chicago: 5 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Barlow, Phyllida, (born 4 April 1944), sculptor, Who's Who, 2014. Barlow, Dame Phyllida, (4 April 1944–12 March 2023), sculptor, Who Was Who, 2014. A Study on Resistance in the Works of Phyllida Barlow, Journal of History of Modern Art, 2024. Phyllida Barlow: a personal appreciation, Sculpture Journal, 2023. Phyllida Barlow, Collected Lectures, Writings and Interviews, Critique d’art, 2021.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 10 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 5 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 5 means 5 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
In detail
Phyllida Barlow studied at Slade School of Fine Art and Chelsea College of Art and Design. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is art of sculpture and installation art.
Employment is recorded with University College London and Slade School of Fine Art. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.
Work by Phyllida Barlow is recorded in the collections of Tate and Hessel Museum of Art.
Distinctions recorded are Aachen Art Prize, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Chronology
- 1944Phyllida Barlow born at Newcastle upon Tyne.
- 1993Three Men in Rowboat off Rocky Coast is dated n.d. and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1993.248.975).
- 1993Duanle Castle is dated n.d. and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1993.248.976).
- 2011Transfer / Angela de la Cruz ; [edited by Kim Dhillon]. is dated 2011 and held by Wellcome Collection.
- 2011Transfer / Angela de la Cruz ; [edited by Kim Dhillon]. (Wellcome Collection).
- 2023Phyllida Barlow died at London.
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.
A Study on Resistance in the Works of Phyllida Barlow, Journal of History of Modern Art, 2024
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Barlow, Dame Phyllida, (4 April 1944–12 March 2023), sculptor, Who Was Who, 2014
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Barlow, Phyllida, (born 4 April 1944), sculptor, Who's Who, 2014
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Phyllida Barlow, Collected Lectures, Writings and Interviews, Critique d’art, 2021
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Phyllida Barlow: a personal appreciation, Sculpture Journal, 2023
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 1075561418, Exhibition Phyllida Barlow: Set (2015 : Edinburgh).
authority file · Unverified · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Phyllida Barlow.
museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago
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Wellcome Collection catalogue records 2 works naming Phyllida Barlow.
museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2089192: Phyllida Barlow
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
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“Phyllida Barlow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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