James Bingham (artist) facts for kids

James Bingham was an artist from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was born on January 23, 1925, and passed away on December 8, 2009. James Bingham is best known for his paintings.

The Life of James Bingham

James Bingham spent a large part of his life working in London. For thirty years, he worked as a signwriter with his brother. A signwriter is someone who paints signs for businesses and other places. This job helped him develop his artistic skills.

Returning to Belfast

In 1967, James Bingham moved back to his hometown of Belfast. This move was a big turning point in his life. Back in Belfast, he met another famous artist named Daniel O'Neill.

Friendship and Art

James Bingham and Daniel O'Neill became very good friends. From 1968, James worked closely with Daniel in his art studio. They shared ideas and painted together. This partnership lasted until Daniel O'Neill's death in 1974. Working with Daniel O'Neill helped James Bingham grow as an artist.

James Bingham continued to paint in Belfast. He passed away in 2009 after being ill for some time. His art is an important part of Northern Ireland's artistic history.