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Glasgow plays host to a large selection of art galleries
and architecture, so much so that in 1999 the city was
crowned UK City of Architecture and Design. To help you choose which galleries to visit during your stay we’ve put together a guide to the art and design venues that Glasgow has to offer. Firstly there is the world famous Burrell Collection at Pollock Country Park [map], which has a collection of more than 9,000 works of art given to the city by Sir William Burrell. Here you can wander around important displays of medieval art, tapestries, stained glass, English oak furniture, European paintings, including works by Degas and Cézanne, Islamic art, and modern sculpture by the likes of Epstein and Rodin. And children will be fascinated by the works from days of long ago, such as the collection of works from ancient China, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Another of Glasgow’s most renowned galleries is the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery [map], which opened in 1807 with funds and artefacts given to Glasgow University by William Hunter. Since 1980 the art collection has been housed in a separate, purpose-built gallery across the road from the museum. The gallery is probably most noted for the collection of works by Whistler but there's also a good array of 19th and 20th century Scottish art works by Rembrandt and Chardin as well as Scotland's largest print collection. The Hunterian Museum is also home to Mackintosh House, a reconstruction of the home of Rennie Mackintosh and his wife using their own furniture and decorated in the Macintosh style. This is a must see exhibition for anyone who likes the work of this Scottish designer and architect as the attention to detail is excellent. To view the Glasgow historic painting series by artist Ken Currie get along to the People's Palace on Glasgow Green [map]. The series commemorates the massacre of the Calton Weavers, which marked the birth of the trade union movement and visually presents the history of working class struggle in the city. Here you can also see paintings, prints and photographs along with a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactives. One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed with the landmark Kelvingrove Art Gallery [map], where you can explore everything from fine and decorative arts to archaeology. Unfortunately this gallery is closed for refurbishment work until 2006 but you can still see key works from the magnificent fine art collection, which includes many outstanding European artworks, at the McLellan Galleries [map]. Referred to as one of Glasgow’s most popular art galleries the Gallery of Modern Art [map] on Queen Street has a permanent exhibition with an elemental theme. Amongst the collection are cartoon-style macabre sculptures, some of which hang from sublimely ornate ceilings. To catch a glimpse of work by the famous artists of tomorrow check out the Mackintosh Gallery at the Glasgow School of Art [map], which displays a range of exhibitions featuring work by the school’s students or graduates. For wacky and exciting contemporary art head to the Transmission Gallery [map] on King Street, where you’ll find a selection of trendy art galleries. Founded in 1983 by graduates of the Glasgow School of Art, this place is run by the artists themselves and the exhibition space is spread over two levels. Also on King Street is the Intermedia Gallery [map], which is run by Glasgow City Council and let out on a temporary basis to anyone with something worth exhibiting. Recent displays include an exhibition of work by homeless people that was organised in collaboration with The Big Issue. If it’s architecture you’re after then there is probably nowhere better in the country than The Lighthouse [map], Scotland's first dedicated centre for architecture and design. Opened by the Queen in July 1999, the centre's vision is to develop the links between art, design and architecture, and showcase temporary exhibitions by designers from across the globe. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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