Family Father
Gerald Gould
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Michael Ayrton
1921-02-20 – 1975-11-17
Life & Legacy
Michael Ayrton (20 February 1921 – 16 November 1975) was a British painter, printmaker, sculptor, critic, broadcaster and novelist. His sculptures, illustrations, poems and stories often focused on the subjects of flight, myths, mirrors and mazes.
He was also a stage and costume designer, working with John Minton on the 1942 John Gielgud production of Macbeth at the age of nineteen, and a book designer and illustrator for Wyndham Lewis's The Human Age trilogy. An exhibition, Word and Image (National Book League, 1971), explored Lewis's and Ayrton's literary and artistic connections. He also collaborated with Constant Lambert and William Golding.
Occupation & Career
painter, sculptor, illustrator, novelist, writer, visual artist, graphic artist, artist
Education
Heatherley School of Fine Art; St John's Wood Art School
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Heatherley School of Fine Art · St John's Wood Art School
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Family Mother
Barbara Ayrton-Gould
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2739689 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Elisabeth Ayrton
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2739689 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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