Pat's Guide to the Galleries in Glasgow's West End
Exhibitions at The Hunterian 2008 - 10th April, 2008.
'A Victorian Master: Drawings by Frederic, Lord Leighton' and 'Whistler Pastels'
Both open to the public from Friday 25 January, 2008 - 17th April, 2008.
The Hunterian is the only Scottish venue to show 'A Victorian Master', which comes from the unrivalled collection at Leighton House Museum, London. 'Whistler Pastels' comes from the Hunterian's internationally important Whistler Collection and has been mounted to complement 'A Victorian Master'.
Whistler Pastels - further information....
Drawings by Lord Leighton. More information....
Studiovana
Studiovana, Glasgow's first Nordic art gallery and workshop is now open.
47 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow G12 9BG
Telephone: 0141 3574158, Mobile: 0787 2647515
info@studiovana.com, www.studiovana.com
>The studio is run by Vana, a native Estonian, now living in Glasgow, who is passionate about Nordic and Baltic art. Her main goal is to curate the best young artists, whose work is exciting and challenging and give them exposure to the vibrant Glasgow art scene.
"In Scotland, a few art collectors, artists and people with an interest in art, have already discovered the Nordic and Baltic art movement. Studiovana will allow them to develop this interest and add to their personal art collections. At the same time my gallery will bring Nordic and Baltic art to a completely new audience keen to explore this fresh, exciting scene."
Come and browse at Studiovana and even purchase a truly unique and exciting piece of artwork.
Christo's Glasgow
Christo's, Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge is a lovely gallery to visit showcasing talented Scottish artists with frequently changing special exhibitions.
The Glasgow Group
Artists' Co-operative. Douglas Lennox and Tom McKendrick
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The University of Glasgow owns the world's largest collection of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Much of this is housed in the Reconstructed Charles Mackintosh House within The Hunterian Art Gallery.
The Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow
Exhibitions at The Hunterian 2008 - 10th April, 2008.
'A Victorian Master: Drawings by Frederic, Lord Leighton' and 'Whistler Pastels'
Both open to the public from Friday 25 January, 2008 - 17th April, 2008.
The Hunterian is the only Scottish venue to show 'A Victorian Master', which comes from the unrivalled collection at Leighton House Museum, London. 'Whistler Pastels' comes from the Hunterian's internationally important Whistler Collection and has been mounted to complement 'A Victorian Master'.
Whistler Pastels - further information....
Drawings by Lord Leighton. More information....
- Hunterian
- Clyde Maritime Museum
- Transport Museum
- Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
- The Fossil Grove
- Annan Fine Art Gallery
The Hunterian Art Gallery
Re-opens after refurbishment 23rd May, 2007 - Read the full feature
University of Glasgow, Library, Univesity Avenue, G12
The Hunterian Art Gallery is my favourite gallery in the West End. This gallery contains paintings, prints and drawings by many of the 'big names' like Rembrandt (1606-69), James McNeill Whistler(1834-1903), August Rodin (1840-1871) and Tinteretto (1518-94). Personal favourites include paintings by Francis Cadell ( The Red Chair) and E.A. Hornel ( the names of the paintings I can't recall). The Art Gallery has Europe's largest display of work by the American artist James McNeill Whistler - 70 paintings and numerous personal artifacts.
The Gallery and Museum was created when William Hunter (1718-83) gifted his paintings, coins and antiquarian collection to the University of Glasgow. The collection was housed in the specially built Hunterian Museum in 1807 - becoming the first public museum in Scotland when the doors where opened. Sadly the original building has long since been demolished. The current gallery, which is located next to Glasgow University Library, is a rather ugly building on the outside (all concrete and straight lines) but has a pleasingly airy and light interior. Of particular note are the large and impressively sculpted aluminium doors which lead into the main gallery.
Glasgow University owns the world's largest collection of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh - the acclaimed Scottish architect. Much of this is housed in a detailed re-creation of Mackintosh's former home at 78 Southpark Avenue. This is a 'must see' for any visitor - the furniture, the colours, the shapes and designs are seen at their best in this setting. The recreation of Mackintosh's house accounts for the rather strange shape of some of the exterior walls of the Gallery - e.g. a front door set half way up the wall, strangely shaped bits of concrete jutting out here and there.
The Hunterian Museum
Located within the main University building,(The Gilbert Scott Building) is a hidden treasure in itself. Here you can find a permanent exhibition about the evolution of our planet with exhibits including: Scottish dinosaurs; the 325 million old 'Bearsden Shark'; and Hunter's large coin collection. I don't know yet whether Bearsden was where they found the shark or if that's the name of the person who dug it up? And if I could think of a funny line in relation to this I would certainly share it with you.
Exhibition:"My Highest Pleasures"
William Hunter's Art Collection 15 June - 1 December 2007 (Closed 14 - 16 July and 21 - 24 September 2007)
Hunterian Art Gallery "My Highest Pleasures": William Hunter's Art Collection celebrates 200 years of this extraordinary collection in Glasgow. The exhibition is the result of 5 years of research dedicated to the founder's collection, which includes some of Scotland's best loved paintings, for example, Chardin's Lady Taking Tea."My Highest Pleasures" is the Art Gallery's contribution to the Hunterian's bicentenary celebrations, and will reveal Hunter's extraordinary place in the world of 18th century art and science.
It includes one of the greatest images of the early years of the Royal Academy in London, Zoffany's painting of Hunter Lecturing (Royal College of Physicians), and rarely seen prints and drawings from Hunter's library, for example his great set of 20 anatomical drawings by Pietro da Cortona, and newly discovered works by Inigo Jones. For 200 years these great works of art have been a part of Glasgow's heritage. They will be presented in this exhibition in a way which throws new light on Hunter's relationship with artists and London's art academies.
Sections
The exhibition is in four sections. Hunter's pictures are displayed in two connected galleries, grouped by school, to show how he collected Italian, Dutch and Flemish, and French paintings equally passionately. Two sections present the art contained in his library. The first focuses on the rise of Neoclassicism, and the second provides a light-hearted contrast, with portraits of beauties, theatrical scenes, and caricatures of anatomists at work. The final section explores Hunter's methods of teaching anatomy to artists. In this section is the most famous of the plaster anatomical statues that Hunter made for teaching, known as Smugglerius (Royal Academy of Arts).More information can be found at:The Hunterian Website
Glasgow University also houses the 'little known' Zoology Museum - it must be little known because I didn't know about it until recently! This is in the Graham Kerr Building a short walk from the main museum.
Zoology Museum Update
Maggie Reilly has been in touch to with some information about the Zoology Museum. I am hoping to go up for a visit soon and do a feature all about the museum, but in the meantime here is the information:
The Zoology Museum at Glasgow University
The Zoology Museum is to be found in the Graham Kerr Building on the University campus. Don't be put off by having to wend your way through the University grounds - a treat awaits you! The Zoology Museum is small , just one gallery, but is packed with the variety of animal life. There is everything from armadillos to zebra beetles plus some live exhibits of frogs and snakes. We have recently opened a new exhibition on insects so come and find out more about the fascinating world of 'creepy-crawlies'
In University term time the Museum is often busy with classes of students but public visitors are very welcome anytime between 9 - 5pm Monday to Friday, all year round. Admission is free. We are not open at weekends or on most public holidays. Group visits must be pre-booked For this or any other information on the Zoology Museum, contact the curator, Maggie Reilly on 0141 330 4772 or at mreilly@museum.gla.ac.uk
Details:
Open between 9.30am and 5pm Monday to SaturdayMackintosh House closed between 12.30pm and1.30pm
Disabled Access: Yes - apart from upper floors of MacKintosh House
Tel. 0141 330 4221/5431
e-mail:hunter@museum.gla.ac.uk
Website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/Museum
Zoology Museum: 9-5 Monday to Friday
For group visits book via Maggie Reilly on 0141 330 4772 or at mreilly@museum.gla.ac.uk
The City of Glasgow has thirteen museums. Museums and art galleries include: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum; The Burrell Collection; Fossil Grove; Gallery of Modern Art; Martyrs' School; McLellan Galleries; Museum of Transport; Open Museum, Nitshill & Open Museum Resources; People's Palace Pollok House; Provand's Lordship; Scotland Street School Museum; St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
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