William Scott CBE RA (1913-1989)
British Artist
This Friday, 8 May, marks the 70th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day). Although it was not the end of the war altogether – fighting would continue in the Far East and Pacific until Japan’s surrender in August 1945 – after six years of war in which millions had died, VE Day was at least – as Winston Churchill phrased it – a ‘day off’. Continue reading “Archive Blog – May 2015”
The UB Anderson Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition of prints from the University at Buffalo Art Collection. Continue reading “Martha Jackson Graphics”
Artist Textiles: Picasso to Warhol is a major international exhibition offering a fascinating overview of 20th-century textile designs from some of the the world’s most renowned artists. Continue reading “Artist Textiles: Picasso to Warhol”
Drawn entirely from the Cecil Higgins Collection, Abstract Britain charts Britain’s journey into abstraction. Continue reading “Abstract Britain: From Hepworth to Hodgkin”
Curated by Richard Wood
Lismore Castle Arts is delighted to bring to the gallery a special selection of 20th century works from the Trinity College Art Collections. Continue reading “Trinity’s ‘College Gallery’: The Swing of the Sixties”
With the Easter weekend fast approaching, we thought we would share with you some black-and-white photographs from the William Scott Archive of – among other still life objects – eggs! Continue reading “Archive Blog – April 2015”
The Aberdeen Art Gallery is temporarily closed for a major redevelopment and refurbishment. In the meantime their collection is on loan to several venues. Continue reading “Human Presence”
Spring marks a celebration of drawing at the RWA with Drawing On… turning the spotlight on Modern British Art, showcasing over fifty-five works from The Ingram Collection. Continue reading “Drawing On: The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art”
In 1924, having spent the first eleven years of his childhood in Greenock, Scotland, William Scott moved with his family to his father’s hometown of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland. Continue reading “Archive Blog – March 2015”
The Townhall in Enniskillen currently has a William Scott Paintings Exhibition.
Sarah McHugh, Manager of Museum Service said:
“This exhibition of William Scott paintings in the Townhall highlights the importance not just of the works of art themselves but also of the people who have helped to acquire them for our enjoyment. Continue reading “William Scott paintings at Enniskillen’s Townhall”