Background
Kidner, Michael James was born on September 11, 1917 in Kettering, Northants, England. Son of Norman William and Kathleen Kidner.
Kidner, Michael James was born on September 11, 1917 in Kettering, Northants, England. Son of Norman William and Kathleen Kidner.
Bachelor with honors in History & Anthropology, Cambridge University, 1939. Student, Ohio State University, 1941. Student, Goldsmiths' College, 1946.
Teacher history, preparatory school, Pitlochry, Scotland, 1947-1950;
theatrical deisgner, repertory companies, Bromley and Branstaple, 1951-1952;
teacher, Leicester Polytechnic, 1963-1964;
teacher, Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, 1964-1987;
artist in residence, U. Sussex, Brighton, 1967;
artist in residence, Am.U., Washington, 1968;
teacher, Chelsea School Art, London, 1981-1985;
teacher, Bath Academy Art, 1964-1990. Visiting lecturer Slade School Fine Art, 1975-1979. External examiner LeicesterColl.
Art, 1985-1986.
With Canada Army, 1941-1946.
Married Marion Frederick, February 24, 1951. 1 child, Simon.