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Derek Jarman

1942–1994

The Clause 1988
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Biography

Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman (31 January 1942 – 19 February 1994) was an English artist, film maker, costume designer, stage designer, writer, poet, gardener, and gay rights activist.

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Artworks

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  • Ataxia - Aids is Fun

    Derek Jarman
    1993
  • Blue

    Derek Jarman
    1993
  • Prospect - Archaeology of Soul

    Derek Jarman
    1987
  • The Clause

    Derek Jarman
    1988
  • Irresistible Grace

    Derek Jarman
    1982
  • Dead Man’s Eyes

    Derek Jarman
    1987

Artist as subject

  • Derek Jarman

    Richard Hamilton
    1996–7

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  • TateShots

    Derek Jarman and Super-8

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