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Archibald Knox

posted Jun 21, 2012, 3:24 PM by Shelby Sandyford-Sykes   [ updated Jun 23, 2012, 9:27 AM ]
 
The Archibald Knox society is the benefactor for the most prestigious annual Isle of Man Art Award. The mission of the society (www.archibaldknoxsociety.com) is to promote the legacy of Archibald Knox both nationally and internationally, thus furthering the artistic and cultural identity of the Isle of Man and attributing to Knox his rightful place in the history of the decorative arts as one of the foremost artists/designers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The society was founded as a charity Feb. 2006 {Registered Charity No. 983 (Isle of Man)} and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee (Company No. 118177C).The society was founded as a charity Feb. 2006 {Registered Charity No. 983 (Isle of Man)} and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee (Company No. 118177C).

I was honoured to be awarded the 2011 Archibald Knox award for my work incorporatinmg the essence of Isel of Man into my "Ready Made" series.







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