Alison Turnbull facts for kids
Alison Turnbull was born in Bogotá, Colombia, on March 16, 1956. She is a talented British artist who creates both paintings and sculptures.
Early in her career, Alison worked at the Serpentine Gallery in London. Her job was to watch over the artworks and help visitors, which is called being an invigilator. This experience likely helped her learn more about art and galleries.
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About Alison Turnbull's Art
Alison Turnbull is known for her unique approach to art. She often uses patterns, maps, and scientific diagrams in her work. Her art can make you think about how we see the world and how things are organized. She uses different materials and techniques to bring her ideas to life.
Where Alison Turnbull's Art Has Been Shown
Alison Turnbull's artwork has been displayed in many art galleries and museums around the world. These shows are called exhibitions. She has had both solo exhibitions, where only her art is shown, and group exhibitions, where her art is displayed alongside other artists' work.
Solo Exhibitions
- 2001 "Houses into Flats," Museum of Modern Art, Oxford
- 2003 "Hospital," Matt's Gallery, London
- 2010 Matt's Gallery, London
- 2012 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
- 2013 De La Warr Pavilion, East Sussex
- 2014 Shandy Hall, North Yorkshire
- 2015 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- 2016 Art Seen, Nicosia
Group Exhibitions
- 2010 Parallel Remix, Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York
- 2010 On the Edge of the World, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
- 2011 The Russian Club Gallery, London
- 2012 The Bluecoat, Liverpool
- 2012 The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
- 2013 "Galápagos," Centro de Arte Moderna (CAM), Lisbon
- 2013 "Universal Fragments: Conversations with Trevor Shearer," Large Glass, London
- 2014 "Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Art, London
- 2014 "Colour on Paper," Galeria Leme, São Paulo
- 2015 "Multiplicities," Art Seen, Nicosia
- 2016 "Seeing Round Corners: the Art of the Circle," Turner Contemporary, Margate
- 2016 "Blackrock," Lydney Park Estate, Gloucestershire
- 2016 "Compression," Ormston House Gallery, Limerick
More About Alison Turnbull
You can find more information about Alison Turnbull and her art by visiting these websites. They offer details about her work and where it has been featured.
- Entry for Alison Turnbull on the Union List of Artist Names
- Overview with link to collections Alison Turnbull from the British Council
- Exhibition of work by Alison Turnbull at Matt's Gallery
- Alison Turnbull's website
- Alison Turnbull at Art Seen
- Alison Turnbull at Cove Park
