Julian Opie was born in London and studied at Goldsmiths School of Art. He lives and works in London.
Opie’s distinctive formal language is instantly recognisable and reflects his interest in how images are perceived and understood. Influenced by classical portraiture, Egyptian hieroglyphs and Japanese woodblock prints, as well as public information boards and traffic signs, Opie connects the clean visual language of modern life with the fundamentals of art history.
Opie donated works to the 2021 and 2025 Art of Wishes Gala.
