citylikeyou — The British Museum — London by Claire Softley

London / Museum

I spent a lot of time in the British Museum whilst studying for my Degree. My work has changed considerably since then but it is still a place I return to again and again. Inspiration doesn’t always come from objects in the collection but also from the space and its visitors.

Website
britishmuseum.org

Address
The British Museum, undefined Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom

Illustrator

Current city: London

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I am an illustrator, living in Essex with my partner and our one year old son. I studied Drawing at Camberwell College of Art, graduating in 2006. After college I continued to live and work in London for several years. I still regularly visit to shop, see friends and exhibitions. London will forever be an important part of who I am.

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