Jean-Étienne Liotard (1702-1789) was one of the most accomplished and witty artists of 18th century Europe. Born in Geneva, he pursued a remarkable career, travelling across the continent and the Near East, portraying a riveting crosssection of society in pastel. Renowned for the uncanny realism of his portraits, he enjoyed notoriety because of his exotic […]
With the recent survey at Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) we have been presented with what seems to be a fresh, and never been seen before insight to the artist’s working practices and ideas. However, not all is as it seems, as much of what is stated and seen has been well known and
Woven with dazzling images from history, mythology and the natural world, and breath-taking in their craftsmanship, tapestries were among the most valuable and high status works of art available in Europe from the medieval period to the end of the eighteenth century. Over 600 historic examples hang in National Trust properties in England and Wales
This special Friends’ event will celebrate the life and work of the late Mary Quant. On the day Friends will meet at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, where from 11am you will have entrance to the V&A’s Mary Quant Retrospective exhibition and your FoGM special-rate ticket (included in price) will give all-day access to this
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AILSA TURNER – Dynamic Directions: an introduction to the paintings of Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976). Stanley Cursiter was a gifted artist from Orkney who became an enlightened Director of the Scottish National Gallery, in fact, the last professional artist to hold the post. He also championed the foundation of a Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
James Donald (1830-1905): a notable Scottish Collector and Patron of the Arts Drawing on new research, this talk will show how the Bothwell-born manufacturing chemist, James Donald, became one of the most important art collectors and patrons of his generation
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Artist, author and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie will join FoGM and GAC Members for an evening in conversation with gallerist and writer Roger Billcliffe, discussing themes of Scottish Art from a personal perspective. Hosted by The Friends of Glasgow Museums in the magnificent Keppie Mackintosh Gallery at The Glasgow Art Club, this event marks the Glasgow
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Monday, 27th February 2023 at 2pm KATE STEVENS & HILARY WILSON – Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum: Celebrating and Commemorating the GRI Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), the oldest hospital in Glasgow, first opened its doors in 1794. Now in its 229th year, the hospital has played host to countless men and women who have changed the
Allan Ramsay: Father and Son Allan Ramsay, both father and son, poet and painter, were at the heart of Edinburgh Enlightenment society. The younger Ramsay became a major figure in 18th century British art and in the social and intellectual life of his time. As court painter to George III in later life, he appeared
