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Today’s #MuseumWeek theme is #PhotoMW 📸
We love seeing photos of your visits! The best way for you to share them with us is on Instagram at instagram.com/kelvingrovemuseum
Take a look, give us a follow and join in on the Insta fun! 😎
Smartify Demo
Today’s #MuseumWeek theme is #ExploreMW 🔍
We know you all love exploring the many galleries at Kelvingrove, but have you tried exploring them using the free Smartify app? 📲
It works with our paintings and is a fun way to scan the works and find out their hidden stories. Download free from app stores, give it a try on your next visit and see what you discover! 🖼
Memorial to a Marriage
“If you won’t make space, we’ll make a monument to ourselves.”
Another little something for #RainbowMW as part of #MuseumWeek - Here is one of our visitors, Eleanor, reading a beautiful poem that she wrote in response to Patricia Cronin’s sculpture, ‘Memorial to a Marriage.’
You can watch the full version of the video here: https://bit.ly/2PVidOO
In this mini-documentary, we discover what inspired Eleanor to write the poem, why the sculpture means so much to her and how Patricia Cronin came to know about Eleanor’s writing.
Victoria Morton
We’re taking part in #MuseumsWeek 2019! Follow the themes throughout the week, we start with #WomenInCulture
'Soliton' by Victoria Morton was a new addition to our galleries in April this year, here's Victoria talking about this wonderful psychedelic work.
You can watch the full video here https://bit.ly/2VqYzAi
Clemence Aycard on 'La Danse' | Kelvingrove Talks
Today is International Dance Day. To celebrate, here is Curatorial Volunteer, Clemence Aycard sharing her thoughts about Henri Fantin-Latour’s painting ‘La Danse’ which is on display in the French Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
You can watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/2IzyA2N
Martin Clayton talk at Kelvingrove 24 April
Here's a little snippet of the talk on Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing given earlier today by Martin Clayton, Head of Prints & Drawings for Royal Collection Trust.
If you want to learn more about the life and work of Leonardo, don't miss the next talk 'Masks and Marques: Costume designs for court entertainments' on Thu 2 May from 2-2.30pm with costume curator Rebecca Quinton.
Natural History A to Z Part 4
Our youngest Natural History expert, James, is only seven years old. Here he is telling us about the Tuatara in our collection. James is also quite the artist, look out for his drawings of other Natural History specimens in all of the A to Z videos that are now available here: https://bit.ly/2D8hX9Y
Natural History A to Z Part 3
Dippy has met royalty during his stay in Glasgow. Did you know we have a Queen of Spain in our Natural History collection? It's a butterfly! Find out more about her and the rest of the Natural History family here: https://bit.ly/2ItxWmp
Natural History A to Z Part 2
We know that some of our Natural History creatures can have really long names. Would you know how to pronounce this one? Here is Ann, our Geology curator telling us about this funny looking sea scorpion. Find out more about some of our other strange specimens here: https://bit.ly/2v25QXK
Natural History A to Z Part 1
Dippy may be leaving Glasgow soon, but did you know that there's more than half a million Natural History specimens in the Glasgow Museums Collection, including this Dwarf Sawfish? Meet some of Dippy's best buds here: https://bit.ly/2v2ycB7
Katinka Dalglish on 'Mr and Mrs Robert N. Campbell of Kailzie'
In the first episode of the Glasgow Museums Podcast, Harry Dunlop stresses the importance of discussing hidden histories and darker elements of Glasgow's culture and identity.
Here is Curator of Archaeology, Katinka Dalglish, exploring the hidden histories behind Henry Raeburn's portrait of 'Mr and Mrs Robert N. Campbell of Kailzie' which is on display in the Scottish Identity Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
If you haven't had the chance to listen to our podcast on the Legacies of Slavery in Glasgow Museums and Collections, you can do so here:
https://bit.ly/2VR6F0L
#GMPodcast
Dinosaur jokes
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival starts this week, so we've dug out some jokes!
Whats your best dino joke?
#DippyOnTour
Glasgow Museums Podcast
Would you like a little extra Glasgow Museums? Well we are pleased to announce that we’ll be offering just that, by launching our very own podcast.
Each episode will offer a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of Glasgow Museums. Expect discussions about exhibitions and current affairs as well as musings and insights from the people at the heart of the sector.
Stay tuned for the release date of the first episode and in the meantime be sure to follow us on the Glasgow Museums Podcast Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/glasgowmuseums
Let us know in the comments any topics that you would like to hear us discuss.
#GMPodcast
Wow Dippy was huge!
Have you seen Dippy with your own eyes yet? He has certainly shocked a few children with his scale!
We look forward to welcoming more visitors this weekend.
'Execution of Mary Queen of Scots' | Kelvingrove Talks
Mary Queen of Scots was executed on the 8th February 1587. Take a closer look at Robert Herdman’s emotive reimagining of this historic moment, in his painting entitled ‘Execution of Mary Queen of Scots.’
This can be found on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the Scottish Identity Gallery.
To find out more you can watch the full version of the video here: https://bit.ly/2teVoLE
'Execution of Mary Queen of Scots' | Kelvingrove Talks
Mary Queen of Scots was executed on the 8th February 1587. Take a closer look at Robert Herdman’s emotive reimagining of this historic moment, in his painting entitled ‘Execution of Mary Queen of Scots.’
This can be found on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the Scottish Identity Gallery.
To find out more you can watch the full version of the video here: https://bit.ly/2teVoLE
'Execution of Mary Queen of Scots' | Kelvingrove Talks
Mary Queen of Scots was executed on the 8th February 1587. Take a closer look at Robert Herdman’s emotive reimagining of this historic moment, in his painting entitled ‘Execution of Mary Queen of Scots.’
This can be found on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the Scottish Identity Gallery.
To find out more you can watch the full version of the video here: https://bit.ly/2teVoLE
The Fine Armour of An Italian Count | Kelvingrove Talks
Some armour was very finely decorated indeed. Join Curator of European Arms and Armour Ralph Moffat for a closer look at a stylish and finely-crafted harness in Glasgow Museums' Collection.
Dippy is here!
He’s finally here and ready to meet you...it's Dippy Day! #DippyOnTour Natural History Museum, London
Dippy Countdown
Tomorrow! #DippyOnTour
Diplodocus inside Kelvingrove
Having a wee nosy inside Kelvingrove! #DippyOnTour Natural History Museum, London
Dippy Countdown
Nearly time! #DippyOnTour
What is a Fossil?
What is a Fossil?
Kelvingrove’s Creatures of the Past Gallery is filled with a whole variety of different types of fossils. Are all fossils the same? Do they form in the past in the same way?
Ann Ainsworth, Curator of Geology, Glasgow Museums, discusses the different types of fossils on display in Kelvingrove.
Dippy's friends at Kelvingrove
We had some of Dippy's friends outside getting excited for his arrival! #DippyOnTour Natural History Museum, London
Brushes With War
Last chance to see Brushes With War: Art From The Front Line 14-18! The exhibition features 219 original paintings & drawings by serving soldiers who fought in the Great War. Exhibition closes 6 Jan 2019, tickets £7/£5.
With thanks to Saint Anne’s Primary School!
Pat Allan on Glasgow's Ghost Dance Shirt | Kelvingrove Talks
Revisit the 1998 repatriation of the Sacred Ghost Dance Shirt to the Lakota people of South Dakota through the modern shirt made by Marcella LeBeau.
Curator of British Art Jo Meacock discusses 'I Say Nothing', by Scottish artist Christine Borland
Curator of British Art Jo Meacock discusses an exciting new artwork by Scottish artist Christine Borland, made in response to Glasgow Museums’ World War One collection.
Christine Borland's provocative new work I Say Nothing has been unveiled at Kelvingrove. The artwork was created to mark the centenary of World War I and encourages us to critically reflect on the Great War. This large-scale sculpture is on display from 12 October on the south balcony of the museum.
A co-commission with @1418now made possible with @artfunduk support.
Brushes With War, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, 21st Sep 2018 - 6th Jan 2019
Brushes With War
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
21st Sep 2018 - 6th Jan 2019
Brushes with War is a powerful and emotive insight into the experience of soldiers from World War 1, through the drawings and paintings they created. Featuring original artworks by German, Austrian, French, Belgian, British, American, Canadian, Australian and Russian soldier-artists, the exhibition provides an authentic, uncensored account of the experience of ordinary soldiers.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Manager, Dr Neil Ballantyne, offers a brief introduction to this thought provoking exhibition.
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/brushes-with-war
Brushes with War
WWI Symposium
Day 1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI, the Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Glasgow Museums, are organising a symposium which will coincide with Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery exhibition Brushes with War. Screenings of French, British and German films will also take place throughout November across three venues.
Speaker 4:
GERMANY
Florian Dierl, Director - Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Nuremberg. Theme of discussion during the conference: The legacy of World War One in Germany, leading to the rise of extreme political parties such as the Nazis. How the Documentation Centre conveys this in its exhibitions and educational activities.
Florian Diel has written articles and given lectures on various topics ranging from the history of the German police, the Nazi regime over South-Eastern Europe in WWII and international trials against Nazi criminals.
#1418CENTENARY
#WWI
#WWIcommemorations
#Glasgow
Brushes with War
WWI Symposium
Day 1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI, the Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Glasgow Museums, are organising a symposium which will coincide with Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery exhibition Brushes with War. Screenings of French, British and German films will also take place throughout November across three venues.
Speaker 3:
Ann Blanchet, Curator – History Museum of Marseille.
Theme of discussion during the conference:
Passing on the history and memory of the two world wars: what kind of cultural mediation? For which type of visitor? New ways of story-telling, working with young people and with communities.
#1418CENTENARY
#WWI
#WWIcommemorations
#Glasgow
Brushes with War
WWI Symposium
Day 1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI, the Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Glasgow Museums, are organising a symposium, which will coincide with Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum's exhibition 'Brushes with War'. Screenings of French, British and German films will also take place throughout November across three venues.
Speaker 2:
FRANCE
Anaïs Raynaud [Meaux, France]. Museum Registrar, Museum of the Great War in Meaux.
Theme of discussion during the conference: History through materiality: objects as the core of a heritage strategy, a case study at the museum of the Great War.
Registrar at the museum of the Great War since 2012, Anaïs Raynaud is in charge of the collection storage and loan policies. She has contributed to every Centenary exhibition the museum has done during the Centenary and curated the 2015 exhibition “Mon violon m’a sauvé la vie” on classical music during the Great War. She graduated from the Ecole du Louvre (Paris) with a major in military heritage and prior to Meaux, she has worked at the Rodin Museum and the MuCEM.
#1418CENTENARY
#WWI
#WWIcommemorations
#Glasgow
Brushes with War
WWI Symposium
Day 1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI, the Alliance Française, Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Glasgow Museums, are organising a symposium which will coincide with Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum's exhibition 'Brushes with War'. Screenings of French, British and German films will also take place throughout November across three venues.
Speakers 1:
BELGIUM
Dr Chantal Kesteloot. Doctor in contemporary history - CegeSoma/Archives de l'Etat
Theme of discussion during the conference: Museums, memorials and exhibitions. The renewal of the offer in the context of the Centenary.
Dr Chantal Kesteloot has joined the permanent team of the Centre for Historical Research and Documentation on War and Society/State Archives in 1992 (www.cegesoma.be). She is currently in charge of the sector public history. Her main areas of interest are the history of Brussels, memory of the war and Belgian history; issues of nationalism and national identities.
#1418CENTENARY
#WWI
#WWIcommemorations
#Glasgow
Jo Meacock on ‘The Brownie of Blednoch’ | Kelvingrove Talks
Join Curator of British Art Jo Meacock to hear more about this eerie painting with the terrifying figure of the brownie Aiken Drum, witches on broomsticks flying overhead and a skull leering behind.
Celebrating Africa
Live Music: Nyasha Kanyimo and Vazumba
Join us as we celebrate the rich and diverse history of Africa and its people.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Sunday 28th October 11.15 to 15.30
FREE – DROP-IN!
The fantastic Nyasha Kanyimo and Vazumba playing today as part of the Celebrating Africa event this weekend. 👏
Celebrating Africa
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Saturday 27th October 10.45 to 16.00
Sunday 28th October 11.15 to 15.30
FREE – DROP-IN!
‘We desire to bequeath two things to our children; the first one is roots, the other one is wings.’ Sudanese proverb.
African cultures have always been outward looking. For thousands of years, until European colonisation in the 1840s, many of its cities were centres of creativity, science, wealth and commerce. International connections allowed learning, trade, culture and art to flourish. This powerful heritage is a dynamic and vibrant force that is both deeply rooted in tradition and also imaginative, innovative and constantly evolving both within the continent and amongst its many and varied Diasporas.
Join us as we celebrate the rich and diverse history of Africa and its people by sharing in our Speakers’ Corner.
#BlackHistoryMonth