Sophie Ryder

Sophie Ryder was born in London, England, in 1963 and was the youngest student after J.M.W. Turner to be admitted to the Royal Academy Schools in London aged 17. 2023 marks Sophie Ryder’s 60th year and celebratory events opened with the solo exhibition ‘Sophie Ryder: Sculpture, Drawings and Prints’ at the Djanogly Art Gallery (til 12 March) curated by Neil Walker. From 1st April – 10th September The Lightbox, the award-winning gallery and museum in Woking has a major retrospective with over 50 works by the artist spanning 30 years of making. Further open air sculptures are sited at St James’s Square RHS Wisley and Chelsea Barracks.