Norman Adams

Background

Adams, Norman was born on February 9, 1927 in London. Son of Albert Henry Adams and Winifred Elizabeth Rose.

Education

Newcastle upon Tyne University, Harrow School of Art, Royal College, of Art, London.

Career

in London, North. England, Scotland and United States of America; exhibitions with British Council 1954-1955; retrospective exhibition, Resident Advisor 1988; teacher at Saint Albans, Maidstone, Hammersmith Art Schools and Royal Academy Schools 1956; Head of Painting, Manchester College, of Art and Design 1962-1971; elected Association, of Royal Academy 1967; Visiting Tutor, Leeds University 1973-1976; Professor, of Fine Art and Director of King Edward VII College University of Newcastle upon Tyne 1981-1986; Professor, of Painting and Keeper, Royal Academy, of Arts, London since 1986. Public collections include: Tate Gallery, London, Scottish National Gallery of Modem Art, Edinburgh, Ulster Museum, Belfast, National Gallery of New Zealand, Wellington.Teacher at Saint Albans, Maidstone, Hammersmith Art Schools and Royal Academy Schools 1956. Head of Painting, Manchester College, of Art and Design 1962-1971. Elected Association, of Royal Academy 1967.

Visiting Tutor, Leeds University 1973-1976.

Professor, of Fine Art and Director of King Edward VII College University of Newcastle upon Tyne 1981-1986. Professor, of Painting and Keeper, Royal Academy, of Arts, London since 1986.

Public collections.

Achievements

• Norman Adams has been listed as a notable Artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: art, music, literature.

Connections

Married Anna Teresa Butt, 1947. Two children.

Father:

Albert Henry Adams

Mother:

Winifred Elizabeth Rose

Spouse:

Anna Teresa Butt