Late Joe Tilson is survived by three children – Jake, Anna, and Sophy.
Jake was born in 1958, Anna was born 1959, and Sophy was born in 1965.
About Joe Tilson
Joseph Tilson, the eminent British visual artist and esteemed Fellow of the Royal Academy, has left a great mark on the canvas of art.
A luminary of the 1960s Pop Art movement, Tilson’s creative genius traversed paintings, prints, and constructions that captivated audiences on a global scale.
In a transformative shift in 1972, Tilson ventured into diverse materials, including stone, straw, and rope, shaping the captivating body of work known as Alchera.
This avant-garde approach sought to transcend temporal and cultural boundaries, drawing inspiration from pre-Classical mythology.
Tilson’s artistic odyssey unfolded across the world, with solo exhibitions gracing prestigious venues such as Cortona Centro Culturale Fontanella Borghese, Plymouth City Museum, and Palazzo Pubblico in Siena.
His extraordinary contributions were celebrated with prestigious awards, including the Gulbenkian Foundation Prize in 1960 and the Grand Prix d’Honneur at the Biennale of Ljubljana in 1996.
As a Royal Academician, Tilson’s illustrious career reached its peak with a retrospective exhibition in 2002 at the Royal Academy, titled ‘Joe Tilson: Pop to Present.’
Tilson died on November 9, 2023, at 95, leaving behind an enduring legacy of innovation, creativity, and profound influence in the rich tapestry of visual arts.