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Otto Beit Medal
The Royal Society of Sculptors is a British charity established in 1905 which promotes excellence in the art and practice of sculpture. Its headquarters are a centre for contemporary sculpture on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London. It is the oldest and largest organisation dedicated to sculpture in the UK. Until 2017, it was the Royal British Society of Sculptors. The Royal Society of Sculptors is a registered charity with a selective membership of around 700 professional sculptors, promoting excellence in the art and practice of sculpture. It aims to inspire, inform and engage people of all ages and backgrounds with sculpture, and to support sculptors' development of their practice to the highest professional standards. History *1905: Began as the Society of British Sculptors, with 51 sculptor members in its first year *1911: Received royal patronage, and was renamed the Royal Society of British Sculptors *1963: Gained charitable status in recognition of its educatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Brompton Road
Old Brompton Road is a major street in the South Kensington district of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. It starts from South Kensington Underground station and runs south-west, through a mainly residential area, until it reaches West Brompton and the area around Earl's Court tube station. It runs through the SW5 and SW7 postcodes. There are several 5-star hotels and upmarket shops along the road. One of the most famous auction houses in the world, Christie's, was located near the eastern end of the road at number 85. The Coleherne pub (now The Pembroke), located at number 261, has become infamous for being the stalking ground for three serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, Michael Lupo and Colin Ireland. It is also mentioned in the song ' Hanging Around' by The Stranglers, as well as in Armistead Maupin's ''Tales of the City'' book ''Babycakes''. Another landmark of the road is the Troubadour which has been a cultural hub for over fifty years. The coffee-hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy
Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is also considered part of Western Europe, and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. It has a territorial exclave in Switzerland, Campione. Italy covers an area of , with a population of over 60 million. It is the third-most populous member state of the European Union, the sixth-most populous country in Europe, and the tenth-largest country in the continent by land area. Italy's capital and largest city is Rome. Italy was the native place of many civilizations such as the Italic peoples and the Etruscans, while due to its central geographic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, the country has also historically been home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Huntley
Dennis Huntley, born in Weybridge in Surrey, England, is a British sculptor, furniture designer and author. A Fellow of the Royal British Society of Sculptors, he has completed works for cathedrals, individual collectors and other organisations. Among his most notable works are his sculptures for Guildford Cathedral. Studies and career Huntley studied at Wimbledon School of Art before attending London University.Buckman, David. (2006). ''Artists in Britain - 1945.'' Art Dictionaries Ltd. . Besides Huntley's work for Guildford Cathedral, his work, The Scholar, at the former Henry Thornton School in Clapham, London is also notable. His furniture was featured in an exhibition by the Crafts Council. For several years, he was the Head of the Sir John Cass School of Art in Whitechapel. In 1970 he became a Fellow of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. He has broadcast on sculpture for BBC One and Thames Television and authored the book ''Modelling and Sculpture'' in 1976, which h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
