Hugo Wilson

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Hugo Wilson
Born1982 (age 4041)
London, England
Alma mater Charles H. Cecil Studios (2004)
City and Guilds of London Institute (2008)
Occupation(s)Artist, sculptor
Spouse
Children2

Hugo Wilson (born 1982) is an English artist and sculptor.

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Early life

Wilson was born in London. [1] He is the son of Kenneth Wilson and Diana Wilson, of Battersea, London. [2] At the age of 17 he went to Florence, Italy to be trained as a painter at the Charles H. Cecil Studios, from 2000 to 2004, and received a Master's degree from the City and Guilds of London Institute in 2008. [3]

Career

Wilson has had solo shows at Parafin, [4] London; Project B, Milan; Mihai Nicodim Gallery, Los Angeles, and numerous group or two person shows. [5]

Personal life

On 13 September 2014, Wilson married Princess Maria Theresia of Thurn and Taxis, daughter of Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, and Countess Gloria of Schönburg-Glauchau, at St. Joseph's Church in Tutzing, Germany. [6] [7] Their first daughter Mafalda Beatrix Maria was born August 21, 2015, in London. [8] Their second daughter Maya Romy Alexandra was born September 22, 2017.[ citation needed ] He lives and works in London. [3] [9]

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