What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Gear RA FRSA RBSA (1915 - 1997) Artist, curator and educator lived and worked here 1964 - 1997 Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.
William Gear was a significant British artist, known for his abstract paintings and contributions to the development of modern art in Britain; he also played important roles as a curator and educator, influencing generations of artists.
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