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The Byam Shaw School of Art, often known simply as Byam Shaw, was an independent art school in London, England, which specialised in fine art and offered foundation and degree level courses. It was founded in 1910 by John Liston Byam Shaw and Rex Vicat Cole. In 2003 it was absorbed by Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. [1] [2]
He showed early artistic promise, and in 1887 his work was shown to John Everett Millais, who recommended that the 15-year-old should enter the St John's Wood Art School. There, he first met fellow artists Gerald Fenwick Metcalfe (also born in India) and Rex Vicat Cole.
- British
- November 13, 1872
- India
- January 26, 1919
Byam Shaw School of Art. The School was founded in 1910 by John Liston Byam Shaw (1872-1919) and Rex Vicat Cole (1833-1893) at Campden Hill in Kensington, and was originally called the Byam Shaw and Vicat Cole School of Art.
Jul 16, 2024 · The Byam Shaw School of Art was founded in 1910 and became part of the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2003. Places: London. Functions, occupations and activities:...
- 1910-2009
- London
- GB/NNAF/C242972
Byam Shaw’s legacy endures through his contributions to art education and his influence on the British art scene. The Byam Shaw and Vicat Cole School of Art evolved into the renowned Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, reflecting the enduring impact of Shaw’s vision for art education.
Artist Bibliography. Biography. Byam Shaw (as he was always known) was born in India, his father being the Registrar of the High Court at Madras. He was brought to England at the age of six and educated at home.
John Byam Liston Shaw (13 November 1872 – 26 January 1919), commonly known as Byam Shaw, was a British painter, illustrator, designer and teacher. He is not to be confused with his sons, Glen Byam Shaw , actor and theatre director, and James Byam Shaw, art historian and director of Colnaghi's , who both used "Byam Shaw" as a surname.
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