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
