Michael Craig-Martin
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About
Irish conceptual artist whose most famous works included "The Oak Tree" and other paintings and murals. Emeritus Professor of Fine Arts at Goldsmiths.
Before Fame
His artistic talents were encouraged by a priest at St. Anselm's Abbey School.
Trivia
He became a prominent teacher of members of the Young British Artists movement of the 1980s.
Family Life
He married and had a daughter with fellow artist Jan Hashey before divorcing.
Associated With
He was greatly inspired by Mark Rothko.