Hugo Wilson (born 1982) is an English artist and sculptor.

Hugo Wilson
Born1982 (age 41–42)
London, England
Alma materCharles H. Cecil Studios (2004)
City and Guilds of London Institute (2008)
Occupation(s)Artist, sculptor
Spouse
Children2

Early life edit

Wilson was born in London.[1] He is the son of Kenneth Wilson and Diana Wilson, of Battersea, London.[2] At the age of 17 he went to Florence, Italy to be trained as a painter at the Charles H. Cecil Studios, from 2000 to 2004, and received a Master's degree from the City and Guilds of London Institute in 2008.[3]

Career edit

Wilson has had solo shows at Parafin,[4] London; Project B, Milan; Mihai Nicodim Gallery, Los Angeles, and numerous group or two person shows.[5]

Personal life edit

On 13 September 2014, Wilson married Princess Maria Theresia of Thurn and Taxis, daughter of Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, and Countess Gloria of Schönburg-Glauchau, at St. Joseph's Church in Tutzing, Germany.[6][7] Their first daughter Mafalda Beatrix Maria was born August 21, 2015, in London.[8] Their second daughter Maya Romy Alexandra was born September 22, 2017.[citation needed] He lives and works in London.[3][9]

References edit

  1. ^ Hochzeits-Ausflug in die Provinz
  2. ^ Mr H.J.A.S. Wilson and Princess Maria Theresia von Thurn und Taxis
  3. ^ a b "Hugo Wilson". Pratt Contemporary Art. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Hugo Wilson | artitious". artitious. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  5. ^ "c v". Hugo Wilson. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Maria Theresia von Thurn und Taxis heiratet Hugo Wilson - Panorama - Süddeutsche.de". Sueddeutsche.de. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Wedding Of Maria Theresia Princess von Thurn und Taxis and Hugo Wilson". Getty Images. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Maria Theresia von Thurn und Taxis: Sie ist Mutter geworden!". Bunte.De. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Hugo Wilson, Parafin, London". Aesthetica Magazine. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2016.

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