Pink Snow

1989

A dresser at the English National Opera

In 1989 Doig works part-time as a dresser at the English National Opera.

1989–1990

Master's degree at Chelsea School of Art

Doig studies at Chelsea School of Art and receives an MA.

1991

The Whitechapel Artist Prize and a solo show

Soon after graduating from Chelsea, Doig is awarded the prestigious Whitechapel Artist Prize, which culminates in a solo exhibition at the Whitechapel Art Gallery; among the works shown are “Swamped”, “Iron Hill” and “The Architect's Home in the Ravine”.

1991

Restoring Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation

Doig joins La Première Rue, a group of architects and artists restoring Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation at Briey-en-Forêt: he literally scrapes paint and varnish off the interior walls. Walking around the building and photographing it, he decides to paint it as well, and a series of paintings and works on paper follows.

1993

First prize at the John Moores exhibition

Doig wins first prize at the John Moores exhibition with his painting “Blotter”. The award brings him public recognition.

1993 · Utmärkelse

John Moores Painting Prize