Anthony Whishaw

Anthony Whishaw RA (born 1930) is an English artist and member of the Royal Academy.[1] Whishaw claims no association with any particular art movement, stating instead that "each painting and work on paper makes its own separate demands".[2] He is also a member of The London Group.[3]

Anthony Whishaw

RA
Born1930
London, England
Education
OccupationArtist
Years active1952–present

Education

Whishaw attended Tonbridge School in Kent and went on to study at the Chelsea School of Art (1948–52) and the Royal College of Art (1952–55). At the latter, in 1955, he graduated with first class honours, and was awarded the Drawing Prize. He is also a recipient of the RCA Travelling scholarship, Abbey Minor Scholarship and Spanish Government Scholarship, where he painted Corrida.

Exhibitions

Whishaw's first solo exhibition took place in Madrid in 1956, at the Libreria Abril.

Memberships

In 1989 Whishaw was elected to The London Group.[4] In 1980 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy, and in 1989 he became a Royal Academician.[1] He was also elected as a member of the Royal West of England Academy in 1992.[5]

References
  1. "Anthony Whishaw | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts". www.royalacademy.org.uk. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. "Royal Academy Painter ANTHONY WHISHAW Artist's statements". www.anthonywhishaw.com. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. "The London Group". www.thelondongroup.com. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  4. "Royal Academy Painter ANTHONY WHISHAW CV". www.anthonywhishaw.com. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  5. "Whishaw Anthony, RA RWA Hon Academician". The Royal West of England Academy (RWA). Retrieved 2 May 2016.
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