Find out about the many interesting events that led up to the mounting of the 1901 exhibition which was the second international exhibition to be held in Glasgow. The exhibition was to be a celebration of the art and industry of the19th century, at the beginning of the 20th century, and many countries from across the world were keen to be included. The exhibition covered 73 acres of Kelvingrove Park, plus the site across the road from the park which would later become the location of the Kelvin Hall.
A few of the Glasgow Boys were involved in the organising committees and the art collector, William Burrell, was also involved. Views of this amazing event were recorded by contemporary artists who relished the spectacle of the elaborate buildings picturesquely located in Kelvingrove Park, the scene completed by gondoliers punting along the River Kelvin. One of the aims of the exhibition was to inaugurate Kelvingrove Art Gallery, one of only two buildings to remain once the site was cleared after the close of the exhibition.
Hildegarde Berwick studied Art History and also Museum Studies at Glasgow University and Manchester University. She has worked as a Curator in various galleries across Scotland and also for Scottish charities in a governance role. Hildegarde is now retired and is pursuing several research projects.