Veronica Ryan

1956–

Introduction

Veronica Maudlyn Ryan (born 1956 in Plymouth, Montserrat) is a Montserrat-born British sculptor. She moved to London with her parents when she was an infant and now lives between New York and Bristol. In December 2022, Ryan won the Turner Prize for her 'really poetic' work.

Wikidata identifier

Q18161547

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Introduction

Ryan, a sculptor known for making container-like objects in marble, bronze, and plaster, was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2021.

Roles

Artist, photographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500195657

Names

Veronica Ryan

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