About Alison Britton
Born 1948. Alison Britton is a British visual artist, ceramicist, exhibition curator, teacher and university teacher.
Alison Claire Britton OBE (born 4 May 1948) is a British ceramic artist, with an international reputation, known for her large sculptural, slab-built vessels.
Biography
Britton was born in Harrow, London, the daughter of the educationalist James N. Britton. She studied at the Leeds College of Art (1966–7), the Central School of Art and Design (1966–7) and the Royal College of Art (1970–73). She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Art in 1990 and has been a senior tutor there since 1998. She was awarded an OBE for her services to art in 1990. In 2019 she was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art.
Her work is found in several collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the British Council Collection and in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Alison Britton?
ceramic artist (born 1948)
When was Alison Britton born?
Alison Britton was born on 4 May 1948 in Harrow.
What is Alison Britton's occupation?
Alison Britton is a visual artist, ceramicist, exhibition curator, teacher and university teacher.
What nationality is Alison Britton?
Alison Britton is British.
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