Jonathan Yeo
Jonathan Yeo (born December 18, 1970 in London, lives and works in London) is a British artist. From the 2000s, various celebrities and politicians sat with him as models. In 2013 an exhibition opened at the National Portrait Gallery in London with his portraits of Damien Hirst , Kevin Spacey , Idris Elba , Helena Bonham Carter and Malala Yousafzai . In 2007 he caused a stir with an unauthorized portrait of George W. Bush that Yeo had created from clippings from porn magazines.
Solo exhibitions (selection)
- Jonathan Yeo Portraits, Solo Show, National Portrait Gallery, London, 2013
- (I've Got You) Under My Skin, Solo Show, Circle Culture Gallery, Berlin, 2012
- You're Only Young Twice, Solo Show, Lazarides Gallery, London, 2011
- Pearl Lam Galleries, Art Stage, Singapore, 2011
- Porn in the USA, Solo Show, Lazarides Gallery LA, Beverly Hills, 2010
- Self Portraits, Circle Culture Gallery, Berlin, 2010
- Blue Period, Solo Show, Lazarides Gallery, London, 2008
- Jonathan Yeo's Sketchbook, Solo Show, Eleven, London, 2006
- Proportional Representation, Solo Show, Portcullis House, London, 2001
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Yeo, Jonathan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 18th December 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |