Adrian George
Adrian George
Adrian George is a British artist renowned for his works in oil, pencil and pastel. He received his education at Harrow School of Art and The Royal College of Art.
He is an award-winning curator, commissioner, writer and educator with 19 years of experience working at some of the world’s premier art institutions such as the New Museum in New York; Tate Modern in Liverpool; and UK Government Art Collection which represents British visual culture worldwide. Currently he serves as Director of Exhibitions & Museum Services at ArtScience Museum Singapore.
Early Life and Education
Early childhood education is essential for the development of children from birth until age eight, providing them with social-emotional skills necessary for academic success – making it one of the most significant investments a country can make, according to UNESCO.
These formative years foster invaluable relationships and partnerships with teachers, peers and family members. These years are crucial for brain development, leading to improved health outcomes throughout a person’s lifetime.
National University offers several courses focused on early childhood education. Play as Pedagogy examines the power of play to promote learning and how it can be utilized to enhance educational practices. Precision Learning offers students a personalized learning format that helps them discover how best to learn.
Professional Career
Adrian has an accomplished career as a museum executive with expertise in exhibitions and special events. As associate director of exhibitions at ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, his mission has been to position the museum within both local and international cultural landscapes through new and creative exhibits and programming.
Adrian is a self-described geek with an enthusiasm for technology and science-related projects, from fixing cars to revolutionizing hospital operations. A graduate of GW Homeland Security program, he’s proud to be part of the faculty at GW where his diverse industry background provides valuable insight in the classroom setting. Perhaps most impressive about Adrian though is his willingness to share his expertise with others.
Achievements and Honors
George was an accomplished composer, crafting music for films like Dawn of the Dead and 300. Additionally, he co-wrote songs for DIRECTV’s Kingdom series that aired on-demand.
George has also written a children’s book called ‘The Road Not Taken’, inspired by Robert Frost’s poem of the same name. Through his work, George hopes to inspire and improve the world around him one person at a time.
The Department of History recognizes students who have achieved outstanding academic success and demonstrated a dedication to improving society. These prizes are awarded by an Honors Committee and funded in part through gifts to the History Annual Fund. Awards are presented during Honors Convocation each spring and at Phase II ceremonies during Commencement ceremonies.
Personal Life
Adrian George is an acclaimed curator, commissioner, writer and educator with more than two decades of experience working at some of the premier art institutions worldwide. His portfolio includes curatorial posts at The New Museum, Tate Modern and Tate Liverpool among others.
He is the Deputy Director and Senior Curator at the UK Government Art Collection, as well as a member of Teo, Association of International Touring Exhibitions, and Board of Directors for Society of British Artists.
He is married to Tami-Adrian George and they have a son named Zmed. Unfortunately, their union ended in divorce.
Net Worth
Adrian George Zmed, born in 1954, is an American actor and singer with a net worth of $3 million.
He began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in stage productions of “Grease” before making his television debut as Marty Decker on “Starsky and Hutch”. Following that role as Frankie Millardo on comedy series “Goodtime Girls”, he went on to star in 1982 crime drama “T.J. Hooker”, co-starring William Shatner.
He married his high school sweetheart Barbara Fitzner in 1976 and they have two sons from her. Zachary and Dylan are rock musicians, playing drums with “The Janks” band as well as Everly Brothers tribute band “Bird Dogs”.