Antony Gormley

Sculptor

Birthday August 30, 1950

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

Age 73 years old

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About

Artist best known for his installation piece "Angel of the North" from 1998, as well as "Another Place" for Crosby Beach near Liverpool.

Before Fame

He studied anthropology and history at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was educated in Buddhism during his time in India and Sri Lanka from 1971 until 1974.

Trivia

His work, "Event Horizon," was exhibited in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2012.

Family Life

He grew up with six older siblings and was the son of a German mother and Irish father.

Associated With

He and fellow sculptor Henry Moore were both born in England.