More recently, Hodgkin was named the first recipient of
the Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon award (2014).
Howard Hodgkin has been the first artist to be given
the Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon award.
Next week, the Whitechapel Gallery is naming him the first ever
Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon — a long name for a very worthwhile new honour.
British artist Howard Hodgkin has been honoured as the first
Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon.
We are immensely proud to honour Howard Hodgkin with the very first
Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon — our art Oscar.
The Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon is to be given to Howard Hodgkin for his presence as a central figure in contemporary art for over half a century.
Opera posters by leading artists including Sir Howard Hodgkin and Michael Craig Martin unveiled in support of
Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Plus Opera The Whitechapel Gallery has commissioned leading artists Philip Allen, Michael Craig Martin, Sir Howard Hodgkin, Robert Holyhead, Janice Kerbel and Lisa Millroy to produce opera posters for
Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Plus Opera, the Gallery's annual fundraising event on 15 March -LSB-...]
British artist Howard Hodgkin is announced today as the first artist to be given
the Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon.
Not exact matches
Generously supported by the
Swarovski Foundation, the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon 2015 was presented to British artist Richard Long by Edmund de Waal at a special gala dinner hosted by
Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick OBE on 19 March 2015.
It is presented at the
Whitechapel Gallery's annual gala dinner hosted by Iwona Blazwick OBE (Director,
Whitechapel Gallery) and Nadja
Swarovski (Member of the
Swarovski Executive Board).
The
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon — our art Oscar — supported by the
Swarovski Foundation celebrates the lifetime achievement of an important artist.
Generously supported by the
Swarovski Foundation, the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon 2016 was presented to pioneering American artist Joan Jonas by
Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick OBE on Thursday 25 February 2016 at Christ Church, Spitalfields.
Nadja
Swarovski, Member of the
Swarovski Executive Board said, «
Swarovski has a proud tradition of supporting and celebrating artists across the creative spectrum and so we are delighted to continue our partnership with the
Whitechapel Gallery in honouring the life's work of Howard Hodgkin, a unique talent and a true icon in the visual arts.»
For five years the
Whitechapel Gallery has partnered with
Swarovski and the
Swarovski Foundation to create spectacular events that support the Gallery's education and community programme.
Howard Hodgkin will be presented with the award at a spectacular gala dinner hosted by
Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick OBE and Nadja
Swarovski, Member of the
Swarovski Executive Board, on 2 April 2014.
Hear from Nadja
Swarovski (Chairperson,
Swarovski Foundation), Sofia Victorino (Head of Education,
Whitechapel Gallery), Vicky Carmichael (
Swarovski Foundation Youth & Community Curator,
Whitechapel Gallery), Ruth Proctor (artist) and members of the
Whitechapel Gallery's youth forum Duchamp & Sons.
Peter Doig celebrated as
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon with
Swarovski at a spectacular gala dinner
- This display has been curated by Renee Odjidja,
Swarovski Foundation Curator: Youth Programmes,
Whitechapel Gallery and Mercedes Vicente, Daskaloplous Director of Education and Public Programmes,
Whitechapel Gallery.
Press releases > Peter Doig celebrated as
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon with
Swarovski at a spectacular gala dinner
Surrounded by 200 artists and art world luminaries, Hatoum was presented with the award at the
Whitechapel Gallery during a gala dinner hosted by Iwona Blazwick OBE (Director,
Whitechapel Gallery) and Nadja
Swarovski (Member of the
Swarovski Executive Board).
Like the
Whitechapel Gallery, the
Swarovski Foundation believes that art has the power to transform the lives of young people, and this gala evening raises vital funds for the gallery's inspirational education programmes across art, design and culture.»
The
Swarovski Foundation is honoured to partner with the
Whitechapel Gallery to support its Art Icon prize as part of its mission to foster creativity and culture.
Nadja
Swarovski commented: «We are delighted to continue our support of the
Whitechapel Art Icon Award.
The evening glowed with
Swarovski lanterns, while guests enjoyed a feasting menu that began with an amuse - bouche of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by a starter of scorched arctic char, beets, apple, smoked celeriac and bulls blood leaves; a main course of roast loin of venison, skirlie potato, red cabbage with blueberry game sauce was followed by a
Whitechapel Gallery Bake Off — pudding created by Bubble Food.
Generously supported by the
Swarovski Foundation, the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon honours the lifetime achievements of one of our greatest artists.
Nadja
Swarovski, Chairperson of the
Swarovski Foundation said: «The
Swarovski Foundation is proud to support the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon Award, in recognising Richard Long.
-- In addition to the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon event, the
Swarovski Foundation generously supports the
-- In addition to the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon event, the
Swarovski Foundation generously supports the
Swarovski Curator: Youth Programme post at the
Whitechapel Gallery.
In addition to the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon event, the Foundation generously supports the
Swarovski Foundation Curator: Youth & Community Programmes post at the
Whitechapel Gallery.
«British performance artist Rose English then presented Jonas with the award which has been specially made by
Swarovski and designed in collaboration with the
Whitechapel Gallery.
Generously supported by The
Swarovski Foundation, the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon honours the lifetime achievements of one of our greatest artists.
Co-hosted by Nadja
Swarovski and
Whitechapel Gallery director Iwona Blazwick, a luxurious gala dinner and award ceremony held at the gallery ensured that affairs were conducted in appropriately high style.
In January 2017 he was the fourth artist to receive the annual Art Icon award at the
Whitechapel Gallery in partnership with
Swarovski.
Whitechapel Gallery Corporate Supporters Alhambra / Crossrail / Frame London / Hiscox / Martinspeed / Phillips /
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Coinciding with the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon 2017 with
Swarovski, renowned figurative painter and Art Icon Peter Doig is joined in conversation by
Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick.
Nadja
Swarovski commented: «We are delighted to continue our support of the
Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon award for the fifth successive year and to celebrate Mona Hatoum's incredible cultural impact over her long career.