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'' an oak tree '' by michael craig-martin conceptualism dublin , ireland 200px yale university irish painting , drawing , conceptual artist 28 august 1941 '' an oak tree '' oak tree.jpg michael craig-martin
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michael craig-martin

michael craig-martin , cbe ra -lrb- born 28 aug 1941 -rrb- is a contemporary conceptual artist and painter .
he is noted for fostering the young british artists , many of whom he taught , and for his conceptual artwork , `` an oak tree '' .
he is emeritus professor of fine art at goldsmiths .
his memoir and advice for the aspiring artist , `` on being an artist '' , was published by london-based publisher art / books in april 2015 .
