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NOWNESS. Stephen Wiltshire. Stephen Wiltshire receives MBE for services to art Big Ben on a rainy evening by Stephen Wiltshire (2008) Venice by Stephen Wiltshire (2008) Stephen Wiltshire MBE, Hon.FSAI (born 24 April 1974) is a British architectural artist.[1] He is known for his ability to draw from memory a landscape after seeing it just once. His work has gained worldwide popularity. In 2006, Wiltshire was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to art.[2] In the same year, he opened a permanent gallery on the Royal Opera Arcade in London.[3] Early life and education[edit] Wiltshire was born in London, England, in 1974 to West Indian parents.[2] Wiltshire was mute when young. At the age of five, Stephen was sent to Queensmill School in London where he expressed interest in drawing. In 1987, Wiltshire was part of the BBC programme The Foolish Wise Ones.[3] Drawings, a collection of his works, was published that same year.[3] Career[edit] Recognition[edit] See also[edit] References[edit]

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