Fred Cuming studied at Sidcup School of Art from 1945 to 1949 and, having completed his National Service, went on to study at the Royal College of Art from 1951 to 1955. His first solo show was held in 1978 at the Thackeray Gallery, London, and he exhibited regularly throughout the UK and United States. Cuming’s paintings have also been included in many group exhibitions since 1953. In 2001, he received the honour of being the featured artist in the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition, with an entire gallery within the show dedicated to his work.
Fred Cuming studied at Sidcup School of Art from 1945 to 1949 and, having completed his National Service, went on to study at the Royal College of Art from 1951 to 1955. His first solo show was held in 1978 at the Thackeray Gallery, London, and he exhibited regularly throughout the UK and United States. Cuming’s paintings have also been included in many group exhibitions since 1953. In 2001, he received the honour of being the featured artist in the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition, with an entire gallery within the show dedicated to his work.