Brian Sewell

Biography

Brian Sewell was a renowned English art critic and media personality, known for his acerbic views on conceptual art and the Turner Prize. He wrote for the Evening Standard, earning descriptions as "Britain's most famous and controversial art critic" from The Guardian. Sewell graduated from the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1957, before working at Christie's auction house. His sharp critique left a lasting impact on the art world.