Hugo Wilson | |
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Born | 1982 (age 42–43) London, England |
Alma mater | Charles H. Cecil Studios (2004) City and Guilds of London Art School (2008) |
Occupation(s) | Artist, sculptor |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Hugo Wilson (born 1982) is an English artist and sculptor.
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 Art School in 2008. [3] [ failed verification ]
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]
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 on 21 August 2015 in London. [8] Their second daughter Maya Romy Alexandra was born on 22 September 2017.[ citation needed ] He lives and works in London. [3] [9]