Ben Doherty (b. 1985)
Ben Doherty (b. 1985)
Ben Doherty (b. 1985, London) makes sculptures and paintings that conjure an absurd symbolism – referencing zoology, botany, science fiction, religion and folklore amongst other things. He is dealing with the prospect of creating a mysticism that is appropriate for the 21st century.
Profile
Born: 1985 in London
RA Schools student from 2015 to 2018
Gender: Male
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Gallery
![Ben Doherty, I am Upset]()
Ben Doherty, I am Upset.
![Ben Doherty, Internal Deity]()
Ben Doherty, Internal Deity.
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Selected CV
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Education
2012 – 2014 MA Hons History of Art, Birkbeck College, London
2005 – 2009 BA Hons Fine Art Painting, Slade School of Fine Art, London
2004 – 2005 BTEC Foundation, Institute of the Arts, Bournemouth -
Exhibitions
2017 Premiums, Royal Academy, London
2016 Italy, Watch It Gallery, London
2015 Creekside Open 2015, APT Gallery London
East London Painting Prize, The Rum Factory, London
2013 Savorr X, Sampson and Hercules House, Tomland, Norwich
Solo exhibition, Aesthetics Festival, Canford School, Dorset
2012 Benjamin Doherty & Lucy Conochie, Crab Orchard Gallery, Dorset
Conochie, Doherty, Killick, Galerie PAF, Performing Arts Forum, France
Merçi, mon Objet D’Art, Performing Arts Forum, France
2011 Formless, Acme Studios, Deptford, London
2010 Being Is What It Is, Elderfield Road, London
2009 BA Degree Show, Slade School of Fine Art, London
2008 Sculpture, Slade Research Centre, London
2007 38 Calibre, Drawing Exhibition, Hampstead Heath, London
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