Conor Harrington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Conor Harrington
Harrington, 2010
Born	1980 (age 44–45) Cork, Ireland
Known for	Graffiti

Conor Harrington is a famous artist from Ireland. He was born in 1980. He is known for his amazing street art and graffiti. Conor Harrington lives and works in London, England.

Who is Conor Harrington?

Conor Harrington is an artist who creates art in two main ways. He makes large murals on walls in cities. He also creates paintings for art galleries. His work often shows people in dramatic poses.

Early Life and Art

Conor Harrington grew up in Cork, Ireland. When he was a teenager, he started drawing and painting on walls. This is how he first got into graffiti.

Becoming an Artist

Conor Harrington went to art school. He studied at the Limerick School of Art and Design. He finished his studies in 2002. He earned a special degree in fine arts.

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

In 2013, Conor Harrington joined a cool art project. It was called the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. This project brought art to the streets of Dulwich. It was started by Ingrid Beazley from the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Conor Harrington's art has been shown in many places. He has had shows all by himself. He has also been part of group shows with other artists.

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)
• Inside Sir Paul Smith – His Art, His Photography, His World at Daelim Museum of Contemporary Art (2010)
• Euro Trash in Los Angeles (2010)
• The Outsiders at The New Art Gallery, Walsall (2009)
• The Outsiders New York in New York (2008)
• Outsiders in London (2008)