As explained by Ed Vulliamy in the foreword, Michael Jacobs was working on this book when he died prematurely. Jacobs had hoped that the very process of researching and writing the book would enable him to solve the mysteries of the painting he regarded as the world’s greatest: Diego Velázquez’ Las Meninas. More broadly, in Read More
During her time as a student of Fine Art Printmaking at the Royal College of Art in London (graduating in 2007), Gemma Anderson developed a unique and intimate working relationship with the curators of scientific collections at the Natural History Museum, University College London and Kew Gardens. The extensive access she was granted to a Read More
Though not set out chronologically, some works hung on the wall and some lying in glass cabinets, this exhibition takes us on a gently meandering journey through Dundee University’s archives, showing us how the approach to landscape painting has changed over 200 years. The earliest work on show, William Sawrey Gilpin’s The Quay at Ipswich Read More
The son of a butcher and a jute weaver, John Duncan is one of Dundee’s most internationally renowned artists. He was born in the Hilltown area of Dundee in 1866 and this exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of his birth. A meeting with Patrick Geddes, Professor in botany at Dundee University College (1889-1891), became the Read More
This year’s Art, Philosophy and Contemporary Practices exhibition showcase some great talents; all have produced a variety of artworks with deep, thought-provoking themes, this review offers a quick journey through the displays to give you a taste of the work. Craig Black has used the sense of touch, associated with his disability, into a body Read More
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design Degree Show debuts vibrant and thoughtful new works from its graduating fourth-year Textile Design students. An awareness of context appears to be driving their innovation, in a range of new takes on contemporary and traditional textile design. Alongside core fabrics and paper designs, the conceptual backbones behind Read More
For the second year running the Jewellery and Metal Design Degree Show takes place in the department’s spacious and luminous south-facing studio. Entering like a kid in a sweet shop, everything captivates, this being after all the outcome of three years of intensive learning and discovery. This year’s exhibition, in general, shows a great strength Read More
Traversing the checkered corridor of the Crawford building feels like stepping onto the chessboard in Alice in Wonderland. You will encounter a dazzling play of light and shadows alongside moments of wonder, considered tenderness, magic imbued with striking symbolism. Linda Bolsakova’s exhibition registers on your body first; the climate of the room is cooled by Read More