Nicola Gordon Bowe | |
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Born | 1948[1] Stafford, England |
Died | 4 January 2018[2] | (aged 69–70)
Occupation | Art Historian |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin (PhD)[3] |
Period | Arts and Crafts Movement in Ireland[1] |
Notable works | Harry Clarke: The Life & Work, Wilhelmina Geddes: Life and Work[1] |
Spouse |
Patrick Bowe (m. 1974) |
Children | 1 |
Nicola (Nikki) Gordon Bowe Hon FMGP (1948 – 4 January 2018) was an art historian, author and educator. She was a leading author on the Arts and Crafts movement in Ireland, most notably the revival of stained glass as an art form. She was also known for her extensive research and publications on stained glass artists Harry Clarke and Wilhelmina Geddes.
Bowe was an Associate Fellow at the Faculty of Visual Culture, National College of Art and Design in Dublin; Visiting Professor, School of Art and Design Research Institute at the University of Ulster; and recipient of a number of fellowships during her career.[1][4]