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Chris Ofili

painter

Born: British

Christopher Ofili, is a British painter who won the Turner Prize in 1998. He has used resin, beads, oil paint, glitter, lumps of elephant dung and cut-outs from pornographic magazines as painting elements. Ofili's work has been classified as punk art. He currently lives in Trinidad.

Notable For

British painter

Chris Ofili's Historical Timeline

  1. Chris Ofili is born

    Chris Ofili, British painter, known for british painter, was born on 1969-10-10. Christopher Ofili, is a British painter who won the Turner Prize in 1998.

  2. Chris Ofili is appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to

    Chris Ofili is appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to art

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When was Chris Ofili born?
Chris Ofili was born on 1969-10-10 (British).
What is Chris Ofili known for?
British painter
What historical events involved Chris Ofili?
Chris Ofili was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Chris Ofili is born, Chris Ofili is appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to.

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