Conor Harrington facts for kids

Conor Harrington, 2010

Conor Harrington (born 1980) is an Irish street artist and graffiti artist. He is known for his amazing paintings on walls and in art galleries. Conor lives and works in London, England.

Who is Conor Harrington?

Conor Harrington is famous for his unique art style. He creates large-scale murals on buildings. He also paints on canvases for art galleries. His work often mixes classic painting styles with modern street art.

Early Life and Art Beginnings

Conor Harrington was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1980. When he was a teenager, he started making graffiti. This means he would draw or write on public walls. This was his first step into the art world.

Becoming a Professional Artist

Conor went to college to study art. He attended the Limerick School of Art and Design. In 2002, he earned his degree in Fine Arts. This helped him learn more about painting and art history.

Fight Club by Conor Harrington in Dulwich, south London. This painting was inspired by an old artwork called Massacre of the Innocents by Charles Le Brun. It was part of the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery project in 2013.

After college, Conor Harrington became well-known for his street art. He also started showing his work in art galleries. This shows how he combines both worlds of art.

In 2013, Conor took part in a special project. It was called the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. This project turned walls in Dulwich into an outdoor art museum. He painted a large mural there. It was inspired by an old painting from the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Art Exhibitions

Conor Harrington's art has been shown in many places. He has had both solo shows and group shows. A solo show means only his art is on display. A group show means his art is shown with other artists' work.

Solo Art Shows

• "Eat and Delete", in New York (2014)
• "Whole Lot of Trouble for a Little Win", in London (2013)
• "Dead Meat", in London (2012)
• "Headless Heroes", in London (2009)
• "Weekend Warriors", in London (2008)

Group Art Shows

• Hang-Up Collections Volume III, in London (2015)
• Spring Group Show, in London (2015)
• Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine, in New York (2014)
• Brutal, in London (2013)
• Twente Biënnale, in Enschede (2013)
• Bedlam, in London (2012)
• The Minotaur, in London (2011)
• Euro Trash, in Los Angeles (2010)
• The Outsiders, in Walsall (2009)
• The Outsiders New York, in New York (2008)
• Outsiders, in London (2008)