Barry Flanagan facts for kids
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Barry Flanagan
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| Born | 11 January 1941 |
| Died | 31 August 2009 (aged 68) Santa Eulalia del Río, Ibiza
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Education | Birmingham College of Art and Crafts, 1957-1958 Saint Martin's School of Art, 1964-1966 |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Awards | Royal Academician, 1991 Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 1996 |
Barry Flanagan OBE RA (born 11 January 1941 – died 31 August 2009) was a famous Welsh sculptor. He is best known for his amazing bronze statues. Many of these statues show hares and other animals in playful ways.
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Who Was Barry Flanagan?
Barry Flanagan was born in Prestatyn, North Wales, on 11 January 1941. He first studied architecture from 1957 to 1958. This was at the Birmingham College of Art and Crafts.
His Art Training
Later, he decided to focus on sculpture. He studied at Saint Martin's School of Art in London. This was from 1964 to 1966. After finishing his studies, he also taught art. He taught at Saint Martin's and the Central School of Art and Design. This was between 1967 and 1971.
Later Life
Barry Flanagan became an Irish citizen in 2000. He lived in Dublin for many years. He passed away on 31 August 2009. He was 68 years old and died from a serious illness.
His Famous Sculptures
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Barry Flanagan created many sculptures. He often made them from bronze. His most famous works are his lively hare sculptures. These show hares jumping, dancing, or playing instruments.
The Thinker on a Rock
One of his well-known sculptures is Thinker on a Rock. This artwork shows a hare sitting like a person. It looks like it is deep in thought. You can find copies of this sculpture in many places. These include Washington University in St. Louis and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Other locations are Utrecht, O’Connell Street in Dublin, and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.
Hares in Public Spaces
Another famous hare statue is Large Left-Handed Drummer. This sculpture was shown in Union Square park in New York City. It was there from February to June 2007.
In Cologne, Germany, you can see Large Mirror Nijinski. This sculpture from 1993 also features two hares. It is displayed at the Skulpturen Park Köln.
Exhibitions and Shows
Barry Flanagan's art has been shown all over the world. Many people have had the chance to see his unique sculptures.
Early Works Exhibition
Tate Britain in London held a special show. It was called Early Works 1965–1982. This exhibition ran from September 2011 to January 2012. It showed many of his less known pieces. These were made from materials like cloth and rope. It also included some of his early bronze hare sculptures.
Chatsworth House Display
In 2012, Sotheby's held an exhibition at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. Fifteen of Flanagan's works were displayed there. They were placed in the beautiful parkland. This included Large Nijinski on Anvil Point and Nijinski Hare. These two sculptures were placed at opposite ends of the Canal Pond.
Important Solo Shows
Barry Flanagan had many solo exhibitions. These are shows where only his art is displayed. Some important ones include:
- 2021: Barry Flanagan at Galerie von Bartha, Basel
- 2020: Barry Flanagan, Alchemy of the Theatre at Waddington Custot, London
- 2011: Barry Flanagan: Works from 1964—1982 at Tate Britain
- 2006: Barry Flanagan: Sculpture, 1965-2005 at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
- 1974: Projects: Barry Flanagan at the Museum of Modern Art, New York
See also
In Spanish: Barry Flanagan para niños
