Edward Thomas Allington (24 June 1951 – 21 September 2017)[1] was a British artist and sculptor, best known for his part in the 1980s New British Sculpture movement.[2]
Allington's work was influenced by his interest in the classical world of Greece and Rome and often included references to architectural details and ancient artefacts.[6]His illusionistic drawings were often created on found ledgers and used oblique projection.[7]He exhibited in museums and art galleries throughout the world and is represented in major national and international collections.[8]Allington lived and worked in London and was a Professor and Head of Graduate Sculpture at Slade School of Fine Art,[9]University College London.
Edward Allington's sculpture "Tilted Vase" in the centre of Ramsbottom
Edward Allington. (1983). Edward Allington: Drawing towards sculpture. Lisson Gallery.
Edward Allington. (1984). In Pursuit of Savage Luxury. Midland Group.
Edward Allington. (1985). Edward Allington: Bronzes & drawings. Lisson Gallery London. ISBN 978-0947830038.
Edward Allington. (1999). Method for Sorting Cows: Essays 1993–97. Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Art. ISBN 978-1900756037.
Edward Allington. (2003). Edward Allington Site Projects. Bury Art Gallery & Museum. ISBN 978-0953891528.
Edward Allington. (2005). Re Views: Artists and Public Space. Black Dog Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1904772200.
References
^"EDWARD ALLINGTON 24 June 1951 – 21 September 2017". Retrieved 24 September 2017.
^"Edward Allington (1951 – )". Retrieved 24 September 2017.
^Volley, Jo (6 November 2017). "Edward Allington obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
^Henry Meyric Hughes (2002). Blast to freeze: British art in the 20th century. Ostfildern-Ruit: Hatje Cantz; New York: Distributed Art Publishers. ISBN 9783775712484. p. 328. Retrieved August 2013.
^Edward Allington | 21ST CENTURY BRITISH SCULPTURE Archived 15 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
^ a b"Edward Allington". Archived from the original on 1 April 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link). Jesus College, Cambridge. Archived 1 April 2007.
^"Edward Allington". Retrieved 24 September 2017.
^art49.com – Exhibitions Calendar for modern and contemporary art in London Archived 11 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine
^"The Slade School of Fine Art: Prof Edward Allington". University College London. 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
^Tate Collection | Ideal Standard Forms by Edward Allington
^EnergieSaarLorLuix: Heizkraftwerk Römerbrücke – die Kunst am Bau
^"Fallen Pediment (Piano) by Edward Allington | CASS Sculpture Foundation". sculpture.org.uk. 2013. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
^Wyke, Terry (2004). Public Sculpture of Greater Manchester. Liverpool University Press. p. 265. ISBN 0-85323-567-8.
^"Tilted Vase". Public Monument and Sculpture Association. Retrieved 3 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
^Artpoint: Projects
^UCLH Internet – New developments – New University College Hospital – Slade art programme
External links
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Tate profile
Megan Piper Gallery
Frieze writings
Frieze obituary
Henry Moore Institute tribute Archived 11 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine