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Ben Backgroundcamel

London, Greenwich, United Kingdom

Born and bred in Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East England in 1987. 10 year hiatus from the arts between m...

About the artist

Ben Backgroundcamel

Joined In 2020

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About the artist

Ben Backgroundcamel

Joined In 2020

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ABOUT
EDUCATION
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Born and bred in Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East England in 1987.
10 year hiatus from the arts between my BA and MA degrees.
Proud member of The Milk Lizards (Surf Rock Trio) 2019-2024.
The John Marley Centre studio member 2023-2024.
Moved to London in 2024.
Thames-Side Studios member since 2024.
Currently being poked and prodded while a brain tumour is investigated (discovered in October 2024)
Recently diagnosed with autism (February 2025).
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Distinction MA Visual Arts (Fine Art Pathway) - University of Sunderland - 2023
First Class BA in Fine Art - University of Sunderland - 2009
Diploma in Art & Design - Newcastle College - 2006

April 2025 - BobCat Gallery, Putney, London
October 2024 - Moving Gallery, Sunderland
July 2024 - 17Nineteen, Sunderland
March 2024 - Consett Heart, Durham
November 2023 - The Customs House, South Shields