Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990
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Be inspired by stories of collaboration, creativity and rebellion when you visit Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-90. Touring from Tate Britain, this major survey of feminist art celebrates the women who challenged and changed the face of British culture. Discover the powerful...
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on May 9
Phoebe Anna Traquair | National Galleries of Scotland
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Phoebe Anna Traquair was a significant and important figure in British art. She contributed widely to the Arts and Crafts movement, and was one of the first women artists in Scotland to achieve professional recognition.
on Oct 29
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Boswell's father feared that his son would be a complete failure. In the summer of 1763, under threat of disinheritance, he was sent to study law in Holland. The young man could not stay put for long and was soon visiting Berlin and Paris, meeting the philosophers Rousseau and Voltaire and...
on Oct 29
Saint Bride by John Duncan | National Galleries of Scotland
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According to the legend of the Irish Saint Bride she was transported miraculously to Bethlehem to attend the nativity of Christ. Here two angels carry the white robed saint across the sea. The seascape reflects Duncan's fascination with the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Iona. The birds and...
on Oct 29
Allan Ramsay, 1684 - 1758. Poet by William Aikman | National Galleries of Scotland
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Allan Ramsay began his career in Edinburgh as a wigmaker; he went on to become a bookseller, successful poet and an important member of Edinburgh's literary and artistic circles. He was a close friend of the artist, William Aikman, and this portrait was owned by another friend, Sir John...
on Oct 17
Glasgow Girls | National Galleries of Scotland
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The Glasgow Girls were a group of women artists and designers active in Glasgow at the turn of the twentieth century.
on Jul 19
An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location | National Galleries of Scotland
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Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery. Dip your toes in the sun, sea and society of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Travel through the extraordinary life of Lavery as he went ‘on location’, from...
on Jul 19
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As part of our series of blogs celebrating our Before & After Coal exhibition, we invited Victoria Brown, Education Manager at National Mining Museum Scotland, to write about the 2021 Midlothian Climate Beacon project.
on Jul 18
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'Tammie Felt The Wind of Nuckelavee's Clutch'. Study for a book illustration for 'Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales' [Verso: Preliminary Study]
on Mar 2
Copyright & Image Licensing | National Galleries of Scotland
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Images for books, websites and products. License an artwork image. 100% of profits support National Galleries of Scotland
on Feb 16
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Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Scottish pop artist Eduardo Paolozzi, this vibrant exhibition takes you on a tour through his most popular artworks. The exhibition features over 60 works set out over two gallery spaces and the Keiller Library. Highlights include his Mickey tapestry made...
on Jan 28
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The National Collections Facility project seeks to safeguard the future of Scotland's renowned national collection.
on Jan 23
William Drummond of Hawthornden, 1585 - 1649. Poet
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William Drummond of Hawthornden, 1585 - 1649. Poet
on Dec 13
Objet désagréable à jeter [Disagreeable Object to be Thrown away]
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Objet désagréable à jeter [Disagreeable Object to be Thrown away]
on Nov 23, 2023
‘Keen and eager spirits’ | Robert Louis Stevenson and William Brassey Hole (in person)
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Robert Louis Stevenson heaped praise on the illustrations that the painter and etcher William Brassey Hole produced for The Master of Ballantrae. While Stevenson remains a household name, Hole’s reputation has mostly faded from public memory. His best-known works today are the dazzling murals in...
on Nov 10, 2023
Making Space | Photographs of Architecture
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Architecture is a record of human life past, present, and future – we are all intrinsically linked to it. Making Space explores how architecture impacts people’s lives. A poor built environment exacerbates inequality, but architecture has the power to address social issues including...
on Oct 11, 2023