Tom Phillips
Painter and academic known for 'A Humument'

Born
May 25th, 1937
87 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English painter and academic worked primarily in the field of visual art, focusing on painting, printmaking, and book arts. Created the altered book 'A Humument', a reworking of a Victorian novel, which gained recognition and acclaim. Engaged in academia, teaching and influencing art practice at notable institutions. Produced works exploring the relationship between text and image, contributing to contemporary art discourse.
Created 'A Humument'
Taught at various academic institutions
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