Michael Craig-Martin

Sir Michael Craig-Martin
An Oak Tree by Michael Craig-Martin
Born (1941-08-28) 28 August 1941 (age 83)
Dublin, Ireland
Nationality
  • Ireland
  • UK
EducationYale University
Known for
Notable workAn Oak Tree
MovementConceptualism
ChildrenJessica Craig-Martin[1]
Websitemichaelcraigmartin.co.uk Edit this at Wikidata

Sir Michael Craig-Martin CBE RA (born 28 August 1941) is an Irish-born contemporary conceptual artist and painter.[2][3] He is known for fostering and adopting the Young British Artists, many of whom he taught, and for his conceptual artwork, An Oak Tree. He is an emeritus Professor of Fine Art at Goldsmiths.[4] His memoir and advice for the aspiring artist, On Being An Artist, was published by London-based publisher Art / Books in April 2015.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Telegraph was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Interview: Michael Craig-Martin: Up close and impersonal". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media. 4 May 2011.
  3. ^ Livingstone, Marco. "Craig-Martin, Michael". Grove Art Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  4. ^ Goldsmiths College staff list; retrieved 25 January 2011.
  5. ^ Craig-Martin, Michael (18 January 2015). On Being An Artist. ISBN 978-1-908970-18-3.