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Robert FraserBritish art dealer
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Biography of Robert Fraser
Robert Fraser was born in 1937 in England. He was a well-known British art dealer. Fraser received his higher education at Eton. In the 1950s, he frequently visited Africa, where he served in the British army. After some time working in art galleries in the United States, Fraser returned to England.
The Gallery
Thanks to the support of his father, a prominent financier and patron of the Tate gallery, Robert Fraser was able to establish his own gallery located in the heart of London. The design and interior of the gallery were created by Cedric Price. Over time, Fraser's gallery became a hub for exhibiting all contemporary British art. It showcased works by artists such as Peter Blake, Bridget Riley, Richard Hamilton, Harold Cohen, Jim Dine, and many others.
The Scandal
In the mid-1960s, Fraser's gallery became one of the most prestigious cultural venues in Britain. Exhibiting in this establishment was not only prestigious for British artists but also for European and American artists. Fraser became a fashion trendsetter, selecting the styles he favored and promoting them to the masses. The gallery also hosted glamorous events attended by the British elite, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and many other well-known musicians.
In 1966, Fraser sponsored Yoko Ono's exhibition at the "Indica" gallery. He was close friends with Paul McCartney and had connections with members of The Rolling Stones. However, by the end of the 1960s, Fraser's business began to decline. The police discovered a large quantity of heroin in his possession, and he himself had become heavily dependent on drugs. With each passing day, his addiction grew stronger, eventually leading to the inevitable downfall of his once "happy and beautiful" life.
The Later Years
In the 1970s, Robert Fraser traveled to India. He returned to England in the 1980s and opened a new art gallery in 1983. By this time, Fraser had become a hardcore drug addict and had significant alcohol-related issues. It later became known that he was suffering from AIDS. In 1986, Robert Fraser passed away at his home in London.
