Renowned Stained Glass Artist Sir Brian Clarke Dies Aged 71
Renowned Stained Glass Artist Sir Brian Clarke Dies Aged 71

Renowned Stained Glass Artist Sir Brian Clarke Dies Aged 71

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Sir Brian Clarke, a world-renowned stained glass artist and a proud son of Oldham, has died at the age of 71 after a long and celebrated career. Clarke, knighted in 2023 for his services to art, created major works including stained glass roof lights at Spindles Shopping Centre, some of the largest in Europe, and commissions for sites such as Bahrain Airport, Stansted Airport, and the Royal Mosque in Saudi Arabia. He was also noted for designing the cover of Paul McCartney's 1982 solo album 'Tug of War' and collaborating with McCartney and Linda McCartney on stained glass pieces. Clarke’s upbringing in a working-class family in Oldham influenced his art, which he intended to be accessible to the working class, and he remained deeply connected to his hometown throughout his life. His legacy endures in the stained glass windows at the Brian Clarke Church of England Academy, which bears his name, and in the admiration expressed by figures such as Paul McCartney and Oldham Council leaders. Clarke’s work and spirit continue to inspire, symbolizing a bridge between artistic grandeur and community pride.

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