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'''Edna Mann''' (1926 |
'''Edna Mann''' (1926 – 1985) was a British painter and co-founder of the [[Borough Group]] of artists.<ref name="mark-barrow">{{cite web|url=http://www.markbarrowfineart.com/mann_biog.htm |title=Edna Mann (1926–1985): Biography |accessdate=20 April 2011 |website=markbarrowfineart.com|deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322195551/http://www.markbarrowfineart.com/mann_biog.htm |archivedate=22 March 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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Mann was educated at [[Romford County High School for Girls]] and then studied art at the [[South-East Essex Technical College and School of Art]]. Here in 1942, she met the artists [[David Bomberg]] (1890–1957), who was teaching there, and [[Dorothy Mead]].<ref name="cliff-holden">{{cite web|url=http://www.cliffholden.co.uk/documents_2004_10.shtml | title=The History of the Borough Group | accessdate=2015-12-20 | date=24 September 2005| |
Mann was educated at [[Romford County High School for Girls]] and then studied art at the [[South-East Essex Technical College and School of Art]]. Here in 1942, she met the artists [[David Bomberg]] (1890–1957), who was teaching there, and [[Dorothy Mead]].<ref name="cliff-holden">{{cite web|url=http://www.cliffholden.co.uk/documents_2004_10.shtml | title=The History of the Borough Group | accessdate=2015-12-20 | date=24 September 2005|website=cliffholden.co.uk}}</ref> She and won a scholarship to the [[Royal College of Art]] in 1945, but left after a year because of opposition to Bomberg's ideas there.<ref name="mark-barrow" /> |
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Edna Mann and Dorothy Mead followed Bomberg to the [[City Literary Institute]], where they met [[Cliff Holden]],<ref name="cliff-holden" /> and then the [[Borough Polytechnic]] (now [[London South Bank University]]) from 1946. She was a founder member of the [[Borough Group]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.borough.artonlinelimited.com/ | title=The Borough Group|accessdate=9 April 2011| |
Edna Mann and Dorothy Mead followed Bomberg to the [[City Literary Institute]], where they met [[Cliff Holden]],<ref name="cliff-holden" /> and then the [[Borough Polytechnic]] (now [[London South Bank University]]) from 1946. She was a founder member of the [[Borough Group]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.borough.artonlinelimited.com/ | title=The Borough Group|accessdate=9 April 2011|website=artonlinelimited.com}}</ref> of artists influenced by Bomberg at Borough Polytechnic, together with Cliff Holden (the first president),<ref name="lsbu2006">{{cite web|url=http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/about/documents/degreeCitations/2006/cliffHolden.pdf|title=Cliff Holden, FCSD | publisher=[[London South Bank University]], UK|work=Honorary Awards 2006 |year=2006 | accessdate=20 April 2011}}</ref> Dorothy Mead and [[Peter Richmond]]. She exhibited with the group until she became pregnant, when Bomberg asked her to resign. He believed that it was impossible be a serious artist while raising young children.<ref name="mark-barrow" /> |
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Mann was part of the [[Harlow]] Arts Festival<ref name="BRG"/> and also held her first [[solo exhibition]] at the [[Drian Gallery]] in 1965.<ref name="mark-barrow" /> |
Mann was part of the [[Harlow]] Arts Festival<ref name="BRG"/> and also held her first [[solo exhibition]] at the [[Drian Gallery]] in 1965.<ref name="mark-barrow" /> |
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Revision as of 22:16, 31 October 2017
Edna Mann | |
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 Edna Mann, 1963 | |
| Born | 1926 London, UK |
| Died | 1985 (aged 58–59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting, Writing[1] |
Edna Mann (1926 – 1985) was a British painter and co-founder of the Borough Group of artists.[2]
Mann was educated at Romford County High School for Girls and then studied art at the South-East Essex Technical College and School of Art. Here in 1942, she met the artists David Bomberg (1890–1957), who was teaching there, and Dorothy Mead.[3] She and won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1945, but left after a year because of opposition to Bomberg's ideas there.[2]
Edna Mann and Dorothy Mead followed Bomberg to the City Literary Institute, where they met Cliff Holden,[3] and then the Borough Polytechnic (now London South Bank University) from 1946. She was a founder member of the Borough Group[4] of artists influenced by Bomberg at Borough Polytechnic, together with Cliff Holden (the first president),[5] Dorothy Mead and Peter Richmond. She exhibited with the group until she became pregnant, when Bomberg asked her to resign. He believed that it was impossible be a serious artist while raising young children.[2]
Mann was part of the Harlow Arts Festival[1] and also held her first solo exhibition at the Drian Gallery in 1965.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Short Biography: Edna Mann". Borough Road Gallery. London South Bank University. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Edna Mann (1926–1985): Biography". markbarrowfineart.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "The History of the Borough Group". cliffholden.co.uk. 24 September 2005. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "The Borough Group". artonlinelimited.com. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ "Cliff Holden, FCSD" (PDF). Honorary Awards 2006. London South Bank University, UK. 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
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