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Explore Art Magazine, US
Explore Art is truly honored to feature with John Atkin, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning, prolific fine artist. John Atkin is a master of fine art expression, with expertise in drawing, sculpture, collage, assemblage, the found object, fabricated metal, cast metal, cast paper, animation and site-specific art pieces. He is especially known for the public sculptures globally and his impressive gallery collection.
Explore Art Magazine | John Atkin | May 2023 | United States
Sculpture Journal
Sculpture Journal | Robert C. Morgan | January/February 2020
Sculpture Declares the Space Around It | John Atkin
World Sculpture News
Sculpture Declares the Space Around It | John Atkin
Public sculpture is a great challenge for any artist. The work must appeal to an extraordinary range of people of diverse opinions on art and its public role. English sculptor John Atkin’s recent project entitled Access to Justice took four years of meetings and many visual concepts in the making before the Law Society of Upper Canada selected his sculpture for a “prime location bridging Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square and University Avenue, via the pedestrianized promenade of McMurtry Gardens of Justice.” by Ian Findlay
World Sculpture News | Ian Findlay | Spring 2018
Corby Press
Sculpture Commission by Global Artist "On Track"
"John Atkin has been commissioned Corby Borough Council to provide the art installation within the boundaries of Corby Railway Station.
Corby Press | February 2016
Interalia Magazine Review on Corby
John Atkin: Corby Railway Sculpture Project
"My intention is to fabricate the large.scale artwork in stainless steel in order to capture the modem environment to of the railway station, and to use polished surfaces to reflect No the movement of passengers and visitors to the station. I also want the sculpture to be a celebration of Corby's renewal over the many decades of rebuilding since the 1980's, when its industty and identity were brought to an abrupt halt."
Corby News by Richard Bright | February 2016
The View | Loughborough University
A Life in Scuplture
A chance meeting with the world famous Henry Moore Chianged John Atkin's life forever.
Art of England December 2011
Loughborough University Sculptor Receives
Chinese Honour
A County Durham sculptor has beaten thousands of artists from all over the world to have one of his works placed outside Beijing's Olympic stadium. John Atkin's "Strange Meeting" is to be unveiled as part of the 2008 Games opening ceremony in China on Friday.
Art of England | December 2011
Art Architectural Journal Press
John Atkin 12th Changchun Sculpture Symposium, China
John Atkin’s work in China includes a 27-ton marble & granite sculpture sited by the Birds Nest Stadium, created for the Beijing Olympiad. He was selected as the UK Representative for a major touring exhibition, organized by Qu Art, Belgium to tour eight museums in China. And his most recent work is ARC’s a large work in stainless steel created for the Changchun International Sculpture Symposium
The Sculpture Agency
The Sculpture Agency: John Atkin's astrolable unveiled in Beijing
This new large-scale work (right) by Darlington-based British sculptor John Atkin (FRBS) has just been
unveiled at the Ordos City Sculpture Park in China. The work — entitled The Road Not Taken — is modelled on a mariner's astrolabe. John was originally inspired by the marine instruments he'd encountered at the Shipwreck Museum in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight where he made several drawings. "I was fascinated with how objects reflect our history and geographical location," he says.
Tom Flynn: Publications | Friday, February 11, 2011
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British Council
John Atkin 12th Changchun Sculpture Symposium, China
John Atkin’s work in China includes a 27-ton marble & granite sculpture sited by the Birds Nest Stadium, created for the Beijing Olympiad. He was selected as the UK Representative for a major touring exhibition, organized by Qu Art, Belgium to tour eight museums in China. And his most recent work is ARC’s a large work in stainless steel created for the Changchun International Sculpture Symposium
Bristish Council
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Peacemaker
Notaroundabout project commissioned by Kent County Council | 2010
Shared Space, But No 'Art' Please
John Atkin is lead artist for the 'de-ringing the ring road' project being carried out by Kent County Council in Ashford. By the end of 2008, the town's old ring road will be 'de-ringed' and converted to a series of'shared' streets and public spaces.The aim is to take the emphasis away from the car and create streets where people can once more meet and congregate
Sculpture Journal
Hard Bop article Sculpture Journal
Sculpture Journal 2008
Harlem West
John Atkin's 'Hard Boy' Graces Fillmore Center
Cool Happenings
Sculptor John Atkin's stainless steel sculpture, en titled Hard Bop, was unveiled October 25 as the center piece of the Fillmore Center. Many ofAtkin's sculptures have beenseenanddisplayed globally. Most recently, his Strange Meeting was placed at Beijing's Olympic Park.
Harlem West | November 2008
British Council
Strange Meeting Beijing Olympics 2008
A County Durham sculptor has beaten thousands of artists from all over the world to have one of his works placed outside Beijing's Olympic stadium. John Atkin's "Strange Meeting" is to be unveiled as part of the 2008 Games opening ceremony in China on Friday.
Bristish Council
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BBC News
Sculptor exhibits at Olympic site
A County Durham sculptor has beaten thousands of artists from all over the world to have one of his works placed outside Beijing's Olympic stadium. John Atkin's "Strange Meeting" is to be unveiled as part of the 2008 Games opening ceremony in China on Friday.
BBC News Channel | Page last updated at 13:34 GMT | Tuesday, 5 August 2008 14:34 UK
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ArtScene
A British Triumph
Even before this month's opening ceremony unfolds in Beijing, we have cause to celebrate
a great British success at the Olympics. It has been achieved in the artistic arena rather than the sporting one, but it is no less huge for that and it is English sculptor John Atkin whom we should place high on the podium and applaud for bringing fame to the nation.
Culture by Carol Cordrey | 2008
Kingston Time & Leisure
Spirit of the Olympics
Even before it has started Kingston has already scored a gold at the Beijing Olympics. Kingston resident, John Atkin, a former Stanley Picker Fellow, has won an international competition with his work 'Strange Meeting', a 27-ton marble and granite carving, now on permanent exhibition in the Olympic Park. With 2,600 worldwide submissions, the jury whittled it down to just 26 and awarded to John, the only Briton to pass their scrutiny, an outstanding award.
Kingston Time & Leisure | Issue 46 | August 2008
Artists & Illustrators
First out of the blocks
While sports fans across the world will be watching this month's Olympics and dreaming of medals, one British artist has already been crowned a winner in Beijing. Words: Carol Cordrey
Artists & Illustrators | 2008
BBC News
Sculptor Sets Gold Standard
Darlington sculptor John Atkin's work is taking centre stage at the Beijing Olympic Park, beating more than 2000 people in a competition for the honour.
BBC News Channel | Page last updated at 20:00 GMT | Tuesday, 5 August 2008 21:22 UK
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China News Focus
The Hot Seat
Artist and academic John Atkin builds bridges in China
Achievements everything I have been doing in China stems from the 2008 Olympic Park Cultural Olympiad. My 27-ton marble and granite sculpture “Strange Meeting” was selected from an open field of 2,600 applicants for an exhibition exploring the theme “One World, One Dream.” The artwork’s success and critical acclaim has introduced my output to a wider audience in China. This allowed me to become involved in cultural initiatives such
as the Changchun Sculpture Symposium.
China News Focus
Sculpture
Philadelphia Art Alliance
The drawings and small sculptures in John Atkin's traveling exhibition "Scorched Earth" are about sculptural invention.
A publication of International Sculpture Center | Volume 24 No. 7 | September 2005
Philadelphia Weekly
Philadelphia Art Alliance
John Atkin's "Scorched Earth" at the Philadelphia Art Alliance
Scorched Earth. Works on Paper and Sculptures. Philadelphia Art Alliance. Philadelphia PA.
Philadelphia Weekly | 2002
