Background
John Byrne was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, where he grew up in the Ferguslie Park housing scheme and was educated at the town"s Street Mirin"s Academy before attending Glasgow School of Art (1958-1963).
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
John Byrne
Edit ProfileEducation
Glasgow School of Artist
Career
He has been described as the first postmodern poet from Paisley. Byrne has received several Honorary Doctorates: In 1997, from the University of Paisley. In 2006, from the Robert Gordon University Gray"s School of Art in Aberdeen.
In 2011, from the University of Dundee.
And in 2015, from the University of Stirling. He is the father of twins with actress Tilda Swinton.
Connections
-
Born
-
Nationality
United Kingdom