National Outdoor Book Award
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Edition 15 (2011) Winner
Robin Barton
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Robin Barton
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1958-11-05 （Royal Leamington Spa, England）
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Royal Leamington Spa → London (Notting Hill; later Mayfair)
Career
- Occupations
- Art dealer, Photographer, Curator
- Active Years
- 1980-
- Influenced By
- Russell Young, British music and fashion magazine photography scene
- Influenced
- Part of the distribution and auction market for street art (notably works attributed to Banksy)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter College of Art and Design | Photography and Graphic Design | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
Exeter College of Art and Design
Photography and Graphic Design
Country:
United Kingdom
Studied photography and graphic design; first encountered Russell Young at Exeter.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Collection of the National Portrait Gallery | Portraits such as Martin Clunes (held) | — | National Portrait Gallery, London | held |
| — | Collection of the National Portrait Gallery | Portrait of Sir Paul Scofield (held) | — | National Portrait Gallery, London | held |
| — | Collection of the National Portrait Gallery | Portrait of Jack Charlton (held) | — | National Portrait Gallery, London | held |
| — | Collection of the National Portrait Gallery | Portrait of Sir Peter Hall (held) | — | National Portrait Gallery, London | held |
Collection of the National Portrait Gallery
Work:
Portraits such as Martin Clunes (held)
Organization:
National Portrait Gallery, London
Result:
held
Collection of the National Portrait Gallery
Work:
Portrait of Sir Paul Scofield (held)
Organization:
National Portrait Gallery, London
Result:
held
Collection of the National Portrait Gallery
Work:
Portrait of Jack Charlton (held)
Organization:
National Portrait Gallery, London
Result:
held
Collection of the National Portrait Gallery
Work:
Portrait of Sir Peter Hall (held)
Organization:
National Portrait Gallery, London
Result:
held
Awards & Nominations
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Portrait-oriented photographic expressionFashion/editorial photography styleDocumentary record approach
- Recurring Motifs
- Portraits of celebritiesUrban murals and street artBehind-the-scenes portraiture
Legacy
Robin Barton is a British photographer and art dealer who founded Bankrobber London and became known for handling and preserving works attributed to Banksy. Several of his portrait photographs are held in the National Portrait Gallery. His activities have generated controversy and prompted debate over the market and preservation of street art.
Museums
- National Portrait Gallery London, United Kingdom
Archives
- Materials held by the National Portrait Gallery collection
In Popular Culture
- Media coverage and controversies over the removal and preservation of works attributed to Banksy
Trivia
- Founded Bankrobber London in 2007.
- Frequently drew attention for removal and sale of works attributed to Banksy.
- Has four portraits in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery.