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Antony Gormley is a sculptor, scenographer and photographer, born on August 30, 1950 in London, United Kingdom. Antony Gormley is 76 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Ampleforth College. Recorded honors include Turner Prize (1994), Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Praemium Imperiale (2013) and 3 more. Credited works include Angel of the North, Event Horizon and Quantum Cloud.
My Take
Antony Gormley is, for me, one of the most quietly radical sculptors alive. The Angel of the North turned a hillside into a landmark, and his Turner Prize, knighthood, and Praemium Imperiale confirm a body of work that reshaped how we think about public art. What I find compelling is his refusal to keep sculpture caged inside galleries; by casting the human body and planting it on beaches and city squares, he forces art into ordinary life. That insistence on encounter over spectacle is exactly what I value most. He makes you feel your own body in space.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Antony Gormley
- Name (Japanese)
- アントニー・ゴームリー
- Reading
- あんとにー・ごーむりー
- Born
- August 30, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- sculptor / scenographer / photographer / draftsperson / installation artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Ampleforth College
Awards & achievements
- 1994 Turner Prize
- Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance
- 2013 Praemium Imperiale
- Knight Bachelor
- 2015 Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture
- 2001 honorary doctorate
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Angel of the North |
| Notable work | Event Horizon |
| Notable work | Quantum Cloud |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.antonygormley.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony%20Gormley
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B4%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360371
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Antony Gormley born?
Antony Gormley was born on August 30, 1950 and is 76 years old.
Where is Antony Gormley from?
Antony Gormley is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Antony Gormley do?
Antony Gormley works as sculptor, scenographer, photographer, draftsperson, installation artist.
Where did Antony Gormley study?
Antony Gormley attended Ampleforth College.
What is Antony Gormley known for?
Antony Gormley's notable works include Angel of the North, Event Horizon, Quantum Cloud.
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