Joe Tilson was a British artist and fellow of the Royal Academy.
He was involved in the Pop Art movement in the 1960s; he has made paintings, prints and constructions.
He died on November 13, 2023 at the age of 95
Who was Joe Tilson?
Joe Tilson was born Joseph Charles Tilson in London on 24 August 1928. He was in the Royal Air Force from 1946 to 1949.
He studied at Saint Martin’s School of Art from 1949 until 1952, and then at the Royal College of Art until 1955.
In that year he received a Rome Prize, and went to Italy for two years.
After his return to London in 1957, he spent five years teaching at Saint Martin’s starting from 1958.
Later, he moved on to teach at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, The School of Visual Arts in New York, and the Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste in Hamburg.
In 1961 he exhibited at the Paris Biennale.
Joe Tilson Cause of Death
Joe Tilson died on 13th November 2023, at the age of 95. However, the cause of his death is not mentioned in any of the sources.
He is survived by his wife Joslyn Morton and his children Jake, Anna, and Sophy. He is remembered for his paintings, prints, and wooden reliefs that explored themes of mythology, history, and culture.
Joe Tilson Wife
Joe Tilson’s wife is Joslyn Morton (also known as Jos), a former Montessori teacher and an artist.
They met in Rome in 1956 and got married there.
Joe Tilson Children
Joe Tilson has three children with his wife Joslyn Morton. They are:
Jake Tilson: He is the oldest child, born in 1958 in London. He is an artist, designer, writer and publisher.
He has created several books and exhibitions that explore the themes of food, travel and culture.
Anna Tilson: She is the second child, born in 1959 in London. She is a jewellery designer and maker.
She has a studio in London and sells her work online and at various fairs and events.
She uses a variety of materials and techniques to create unique and contemporary pieces.
Sophy Tilson: She is the youngest child, born in 1965 in London. She is a sculptor and painter.
She has exhibited her work in the UK and abroad, and has received several commissions and awards.
She works with bronze, stone, wood and resin to create figurative and abstract sculptures.
Joe Tilson Illness
Joe Tilson’s illness remains undisclosed, but it is known that he passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 95.
He is survived by his wife Joslyn Morton and his children Jake, Anna, and Sophy.
He is remembered for his paintings, prints, and wooden reliefs that explored themes of mythology, history, and culture.
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