Three words about John Byrne
It the LAST weekend of John Byrne, A Big Adventure. Finishes on the 18th of September. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Don’t miss this 5 star exhibition!
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The Slab Boys - Tilda Swinton
A reflection on The Slab Boys by Tilda Swinton
FOUR DAYS LEFT, to see the exhibition John Patrick Byrne, A Big Adventure.
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Alan Cumming on John Byrne
‘He made us feel confident that our stories were worth telling.’ – Alan Cumming on John Byrne
FIVE DAYS LEFT to see John Byrne, A Big Adventure! Closes on the 18th of September.
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Peter Capaldi on John Byrne
“Everything that he has brought into the world, has made it better’ – Peter Capaldi on John Byrne.
10 days left!!!! Don’t miss this amazing exhibition. Closes on Sunday the 18th of September.
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John Patrick Byrne A Big Adventure Famous Faces film
John Patrick Byrne has painted many famous faces throughout his incredible career, come along and see some in our special exhibition.
John Patrick Byrne A Big Adventure Famous Faces film
John Patrick Byrne has painted many famous faces throughout his incredible career, come along and see some in our special exhibition.
A Day of Fun Inspired by John Byrne!
Join us this Saturday 30 July for performances of the music that John Byrne loves and that inspired his creativity, featuring songs by Gerry Rafferty, Stealers Wheel, Donovan and The Beatles.
With something for every age group; even the smallest fans (3+) will be entertained by a re-telling of Byrne's children's book Donald & Benoit.
There will be wonderful characters randomly popping up! Taking their inspiration from John Byrne’s dramatic career. So keep your eyes open as these could happen in any space, at any time!
The day is FREE, while this exhibition is ticketed: £7.50 for adults, £5 Concessions and free for under 16’s.
If you are unsure of his work have a watch of this short clip!
https://www.facebook.com/events/370337075222536
Alan Grant
We are sad to hear of the passing of legendary comic book writer Alan Grant. We interviewed Alan for the exhibition Frank Quietly, The Art of Comics, in 2017. He was kind and very generous with his time.
Starting at DC Thompson as an editor, he went on to write iconic characters such as Judge Dredd and Batman. He also co-wrote The Bogie Man which went on to become a TV show starting Robbie Coltrane.
Moving to Scotland at a young age, he was proudly Scottish often including it in stories such as the Punisher, Blood on the Moors or Batman, Scottish Connection, which he collaborated with Frank Quitely. Alan made Batman have Scottish heritage, with visits to Rossyln Chapel and fights on the Forth Rail Bridge.
We are Hiring
We're recruiting!
Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme.
Find out more and apply;
Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G
Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR
Closing date - 17th July
#OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
We're recruiting!
Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme.
Find out more and apply;
Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G
Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR
Closing date - 17th July
#OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
We're recruiting!
Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme.
Find out more and apply;
Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G
Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR
Closing date - 17th July
#OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
OSCH is Recruiting
We're recruiting!
Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme.
Find out more and apply;
Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G
Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR
Closing date - 17th July
#OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
OSCH is Recruiting
We're recruiting!
Are you aged 18 - 25? Glasgow Life Museums are hiring a Project Assistant and a Learning Assistant for the Our Shared Cultural Heritage programme.
Find out more and apply;
Project Assistant - https://bit.ly/3ypgR6G
Learning Assistant - https://bit.ly/3OK4NSR
Closing date - 17th July
#OSCH Glasgow is a youth-led programme that explores the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia. In partnership with Glasgow Life Museums, British Council and UK Youth, supported by @HeritageFundUK.
Kate Downie 'Four Children 1962-2022'
In 2021 Scottish-based artist Kate Downie embarked on a project to ‘finish’ Joan Eardley’s ‘Two Children’, a painting left unfinished on Eardley’s easel in her Glasgow Townhead studio at the artist’s premature death in 1963.
In this interview, filmed on 22 February 2022, exactly a year after the germ of the idea first formed, Downie reflects on the journey, her motivation, the difficulties and the discoveries. A fitting conclusion to a unique project that is both a tribute and a celebration in Eardley’s centenary year.
bit.ly/KateDownieJoanEardley
Downie’s final painting, ‘Four Children 1962-2022’, was purchased by Glasgow Museums in 2022 with the generous support of the Eardley Estate.
Joan Eardley Outdoors
Drawing School:
Be inspired by Joan Eardley, take art materials on your daily walk.
Draw or paint in the open air.
Whatever the weather, whatever scene is in front of you - city scape, sea scape, townscape - DRAW DRAW DRAW!
Give your work a title.
Share your sketches with us in the comments or using #kgdrawingschool
Stack Yard 1947
Link to Eardley 100 - https://joaneardley.com
Autumn St Charles
Here are the children of St Charles Primary in Glasgow working on Pinch Pots as part of our online Autumn Project for schools. They really have been inspired by the colours and textures of the season. Well done everyone, what a talented and creative group!
Drumpark Autumn
Drumpark ASN Primary School from Coatbridge have been working on some beautiful Autumn artworks with some inspiration from Kelvingrove’s online activity programme.
I’m sure you’ll agree that their results are as beautiful and mysterious as the season itself!
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Broomhill Apples.
Here is a glimpse of Ness Class at Broomlea Primary at work. They are taking part in our Autumn Art project and have been investigating the apples that grow in their school grounds. They used some of the apples for printing and to create their own little art-orchard. We are sure you will agree they look wonderful! 🍎 🍏 🌳
These pictures, along with other contributors and a wide range of existing artworks, will be on display as part of Glasgow Museums' online exhibition platform - coming soon. . .
#DearGreenPlace
Ink rubbing
Abstract art impressions inspired by The Burrell at Kelvingrove: Collecting Chinese Treasure Exhibition [currently at Kelvingrove until October 28th 2021]
This contemplative film demonstrates the ancient art of making an ink rubbing from a textured surface.
The idea was inspired by the lustre of beautiful objects in this wonderful exhibition. Taking direct impressions from priceless artefacts or our own personal treasures obviously isn’t acceptable. Here we see how everyday mundane objects with texture, like chopping boards offer scope to create beautiful abstract art pieces that are also inspirational.
Autumn blown trees
Autumn colours are all around. Glasgow parks are ablaze with squirrels hiding nuts, people walking and dogs rushing, leaping and bounding through crisp leaves.
Find your favourite Autumn Scene and create your own artwork. Share your autumnal paintings or photographs inspired by Glasgow Museums Collection here.
Bookbinding
Burrell At Kelvingrove: Collecting Chinese Treasures
A bookbinding video Inspired by the Exhibition:
The wonderful objects in our Burrell at Kelvingrove: Collecting Chinese Treasures exhibition got us to thinking about the origins of writing, culture, and the art of bookmaking. Bookbinder, Kerry Douglas, inspired by the Silk Road has produced this lovely video. Her use of the Turkish Map fold technique evokes how art, culture, writing, bronze, jade and books travelled from China along the Silk Road. The compartments formed by the book map segments, can stow precious treasures drawings and collectables! Be inspired by turning recycled materials into a beautiful object while learning a wonderful new skill!
Tools
Scissors
Craft knife
Pencil
Ruler
Glue (Pritt stick or PVA will do)
Bone folder (if you have one!)
Cutting matt
Materials
6 bits of A4 paper (this can be artwork, decorative or plain paper)
Large piece of book cloth or decorative paper for the cover
Large piece of paper for the lining
Grey board or cardboard (old cereal boxes work well!)
wood felling
One of our most valuable natural resources is WOOD.
How and what do we use it for?
Tree harvesting has been a part of life for centuries . Investigate Glasgow Museums collection for evidence of how some of that wood might have been used in the past. Click on the link below to see the incredible range of objects in our collection. We searched the word 'wooden' and it gave us a treasure trove of wonder... from abacus to bicycles, crossbows and combs for your hair, dentist chairs and beautiful rattles made by the Karaja people. Take a look, we would love you to share your favourite objects from the list in the comments below.
https://bit.ly/3DcD47U
#deargreenplace
Eric Watt - Litter
Be inspired by photographer Eric Watt and take a walk around your favourite places in Glasgow. Document what you see with your camera.
Wandering around your neighbourhood what do you see? It may surprise you looking through your camera lens that you notice more than with the naked eye. How much litter and rubbish do you see around? Many people organise community drives and litter picks to clean up the space around them. Lots of communities have transformed spaces once derelict and litter filled into beautiful community spaces. Is this something you have helped do?
You can view our Eric Watt collection online on Collections Navigator:
https://bit.ly/3ER9nL0
#OurClimateStories
Save water
We all have to think of ways we can Save Water in our daily lives.
Write a list, or show us ways we can improve our ever-increasing water waste.
Small changes can make a big impact on the environment. Be inspired by Glasgow museum's collection and cop 26 strategies for today and the future - and don't forget to look after your teeth!
#OurClimateStories
Nature inspires art FROG
Be inspired by nature. Glasgow Museum’s frog collection is hopping with inspiration! In the video we explore some examples of how the humble frog inspires art, sculpture and design in our collection 🐸
Take a look at more of our frog inspired collection here:
https://bit.ly/3A4UtgQ
#deargreenplace
Leatherback Turtle
The Leather Back Turtle is the largest turtle on the planet, they are rarely seen in Scotland's waters. Miraculously one was spotted on the 9th September 2020 around the inner Hebrides.
Able to forage for jelly fish and soft bodied sea creatures abundant here, building up a thick layer of fat, cleverly constricting blood flow to control body temperature in waters as cold as 5'C this creature seems unstoppable.
Show us what surprizes you can find in and on your coastline, post your images in the comments.
When you next visit Kelvingrove explore the galleries to find the Leatherback Turtle on display.
Click on our collections navigator link below to learn more about the turtle on display.
https://bit.ly/2Xofi9p
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