Ken Kiff

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Ken Kiff, RA (29 May 1935, Dagenham, Essex, England – 15 February 2001, London) was a 20th-century British painter.[1][2]

Kenneth Kiff studied at the Hornsey School of Art (later to become part of Middlesex University) during 1955–61. Kiff was a figurative artist at a time when abstract art held sway. He became a Royal Academician in 1991. During 1991–93, he was Associate Artist at the National Gallery in London.[3]

Kiff's dealer was Marlborough Fine Art[4] in London and he exhibited there amongst other galleries.[5] A mini retrospective exhibition of Kiff's paintings was held at the Marlborough Fine Art gallery in 2008.[6][7]

Ken Kiff was married with one son and one daughter.

References

  1. ↑ Kapis, Martha (17 February 2001). "Obituaries: Ken Kiff". The Independent. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 
  2. ↑ Lynton, Norbert (16 February 2001). "Obituaries: Ken Kiff — Painter on a poetic journey into colour". The Guardian. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 
  3. ↑ "Ken Kiff: Associate Artist 1991–3". National Gallery, London, UK. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 
  4. ↑ "Ken Kiff (b. 1935 – d.2001)". Marlborough Fine Art. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 
  5. ↑ "Marlborough Fine Art Exhibits Ken Kiff — Paintings and Works on Paper". Art Knowledge News. 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 
  6. ↑ Lubbock, Tom (14 February 2008). "Ken Kiff and Peter Doig: Psychodrama, on canvas". The Independent. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Ken Kiff's spirit world". The First Post, UK. 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2011. 

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