Flockhart Legacy
The exhibition of twentieth century art from the Stirling Smith’s collection continues. Featured prominently is this work by Helen Flockhart, who graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1985. Since then she has built a formidable reputation through numerous exhibitions in Britain, Europe and America. Her rich, meticulously crafted paintings
The Stirling Jug
The Stirling Jug or Scots Pint is one of the oldest artefacts of the Royal Burgh of Stirling. Investigation by specialist staff at the National Museum of Scotland has dated the Stirling Jug to 1511, when it was manufactured at Edinburgh Castle by Robert Borthwick who was “maister meltare of
‘Nightmare’ by James Hume Nisbet
One of the tasks of the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is to collect and show the works of important Stirling artists. ‘The Nightmare’ is a recently purchased gouache by Stirling born artist and writer James Hume Nisbet (1849 – 1923) who is largely unknown in Scotland today, but
Celebrating Stirling’s 1st Printer
Stirling has a lot to be proud of in the field of history and heritage. At one time, from the late 19th to the mid 20th century, it was a printing and publishing town. However, it had a really early association with printing when Robert Lekpravik moved his printing press
Gates of Death, 1969 by John Bellany
This painting came to the Stirling Smith from the Scottish Arts Council Bequest of 1998. John Bellany, CBE, RA, (1942 – 2013) graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1968. This picture is one of his earliest works, of which there are 128, in public collections in Britain. Throughout his
The Lovers’ Last Lunch, Ian Thompson, 1997
The current exhibition at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is Twentieth Century Art from the Smith’s Collection. This is one of about 60 works in the show, which runs until 14 August. Many different movements and styles are covered, and every decade of the century is represented. The
Terrier and Rat, C Pelham
The Public Catalogue Foundation which worked with the BBC to photograph every oil painting in public collections in Britain has changed its name and website to become Art UK. As part of the re-branding process, the Smith’s outspoken Cat-in-Residence, Oswald C. Smith (@SmithSuperCat) gave an interview on works of art,
Back Walk to Stirling Castle
From 11 – 4pm on Monday 29 February, there is a special opportunity to see an exhibition of the works of Anthony C. Berry. The venue is Annfield House in Annfield Gardens, and all visitors are welcome. Included in the exhibition is this work from the Stirling Smith, showing the
Cunninghame Graham Library
On Wednesday morning, the Cunninghame Graham Library opens at the Smith. Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham was perhaps the finest short story writer of all time. Laird of Gartmore, and so aristocratic that he was known as “the uncrowned king of Scotland”, he was also the first socialist MP in Westminster.
First day as an Intern – Nele Thorrez
Intern Nele Thorrez Nationality: Belgian Studies: Master Degree: audio visual and visual art, department Photography, Sint-Lukas, Brussels On a 4 month internship funded by http://www.flandersknowledgearea.be/ On the first day of my internship Iwas able to see the restoration of a painting. I need to say: Waw! I’ve never seen it