Scottish artist and educator
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Key moments and achievements from David Harding's life.
David was born
· Scotland, UK
Education
David Harding attended Edinburgh College of Art from 1955 to 1959, where he studied the sculptural use of glass, concrete, and ceramics, developing the materials expertise that would define his groundbreaking public art career.
Education
David Harding attended Edinburgh College of Art from 1955 to 1959, where he studied the sculptural use of glass, concrete, and ceramics, developing the materials expertise that would define his groundbreaking public art career.
Achievement
In 1968, Harding became the first Town Artist of Glenrothes new town in Fife, Scotland, a pioneering role where he worked with the planning department to create site-specific art using the same concrete and brick as newly developed housing.
Achievement
In 1968, Harding became the first Town Artist of Glenrothes new town in Fife, Scotland, a pioneering role where he worked with the planning department to create site-specific art using the same concrete and brick as newly developed housing.
Achievement
During his decade as Town Artist, Harding created 'Henge,' a spiral of cast concrete slabs that became one of his most recognized public artworks in Glenrothes, along with the 'Industry' mural and 'Heritage' embossed columns.
Achievement
During his decade as Town Artist, Harding created 'Henge,' a spiral of cast concrete slabs that became one of his most recognized public artworks in Glenrothes, along with the 'Industry' mural and 'Heritage' embossed columns.
Achievement
Harding installed ten poetry slabs at bus stops, phone boxes, and the Glenwood shopping centre in Glenrothes, integrating literature into everyday public spaces and demonstrating his belief that art should be woven into daily life.
Achievement
Harding installed ten poetry slabs at bus stops, phone boxes, and the Glenwood shopping centre in Glenrothes, integrating literature into everyday public spaces and demonstrating his belief that art should be woven into daily life.
Career
In 1985, Harding began teaching the new subject of Environmental Art at Glasgow School of Art, eventually becoming Head of Environmental Art and Sculpture and establishing a department that produced internationally renowned artists.
Career
In 1985, Harding began teaching the new subject of Environmental Art at Glasgow School of Art, eventually becoming Head of Environmental Art and Sculpture and establishing a department that produced internationally renowned artists.
Achievement
David Harding was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2002 New Year Honours for his outstanding services to higher education, recognizing his pioneering work at the Glasgow School of Art.
Achievement
David Harding was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2002 New Year Honours for his outstanding services to higher education, recognizing his pioneering work at the Glasgow School of Art.
Achievement
In 2018, the University of Glasgow awarded Harding an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree, recognizing his lifetime of contributions to art education, public art practice, and Scottish cultural life.
Achievement
In 2018, the University of Glasgow awarded Harding an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree, recognizing his lifetime of contributions to art education, public art practice, and Scottish cultural life.
David Harding passed away
