Page loaded successfully. Showing keywords for Marcus Harvey.
Artist Keywords
Keywords page for Marcus Harvey ((Born 1963)), known for Figurative painting-nudes, door panels. Showing associated keywords and tags.
Marcus Harvey KEYWORDS
Born 1963 Leeds, England. Known for: Figurative painting-nudes, door panels.
Born in Leeds, England in 1963, he attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London and the Leeds College of Art. Harvey befriended other artists such as Damien Hirst and Stuart Allen, who... Read full biography
Born in Leeds, England in 1963, he attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London and the Leeds College of Art. Harvey befriended other artists such as Damien Hirst and Stuart Allen, who encouraged his painting. Though he did not take part in the Freeze show, which was to be considered the... Read full biography
Born in Leeds, England in 1963, he attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London and the Leeds College of Art. Harvey befriended other artists such as Damien Hirst and Stuart Allen, who encouraged his painting. Though he did not take part in the Freeze show, which was to be considered the beginning of the Young British Artist group, he did participate in other shows including Hirst-curated Some Went Mad, Some Ran Away (1994). His most notorious work is Myra, a large black and white... Read full biography
Born in Leeds, England in 1963, he attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London and the Leeds College of Art. Harvey befriended other artists such as Damien Hirst and Stuart Allen, who encouraged his painting. Though he did not take part in the Freeze show, which was to be considered the beginning of the Young British Artist group, he did participate in other shows including Hirst-curated Some Went Mad, Some Ran Away (1994). His most notorious work is Myra, a large black and white portrait of the infamous murderer Myra Hindley composed of the stencilled hand prints of children. It was the subject of much controversy when it was installed at the Sensation exhibition in 1997. The work had to be protected by a sheet of acrylic... Read full biography
Born in Leeds, England in 1963, he attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London and the Leeds College of Art. Harvey befriended other artists such as Damien Hirst and Stuart Allen, who encouraged his painting. Though he did not take part in the Freeze show, which was to be considered the beginning of the Young British Artist group, he did participate in other shows including Hirst-curated Some Went Mad, Some Ran Away (1994). His most notorious work is Myra, a large black and white portrait of the infamous murderer Myra Hindley composed of the stencilled hand prints of children. It was the subject of much controversy when it was installed at the Sensation exhibition in 1997. The work had to be protected by a sheet of acrylic after it was splattered with ink and eggs. Harvey lives and works in London. Source:. Saatchi Gallery
Marcus Harvey - Artist Info
About Marcus Harvey: Keywords
Keywords (4)
Art Method
- •Easel Painting