Paolozzi, Eduardo Luigi (1924-2005)
Creator details
- Name
- Paolozzi, Eduardo Luigi (1924-2005)
- Nationality
- British
- Biography
- Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi was a Scottish sculptor and artist born in Leith, Edinburgh in 1924. He studied at the Edinburgh College of Art and later at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. Paolozzi was a pioneer of the Pop Art movement in Britain and was known for his collages, sculptures, and prints. He was also a teacher and lecturer, teaching at various institutions including the Royal College of Art in London. Paolozzi's work often incorporated elements of popular culture, science fiction, and technology, and he was particularly interested in the relationship between art and technology. He was awarded a CBE in 1968 and a knighthood in 1989 for his contributions to the arts. Paolozzi died in London in 2005 at the age of 81. His work can be found in collections around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
