University of Dundee Museums celebrate 200 years of the RSA with a special exhibition and event programme.
Organised in partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy as part of RSA 200: Celebrating Together, the Lamb Gallery will be exhibiting the work of over 50 artists and architects elected to the Royal Scottish Academy – going right back to its founding in 1826.
‘Dundee and the RSA‘ will feature work by every Academician who was born in, studied in or taught in Dundee, including John Duncan, David Foggie, McIntosh Patrick, Alberto Morrocco and leading contemporary artists such as Will Maclean, Calum Colvin, Leena Nammari and current RSA President Gareth Fisher.
The exhibition will run until Fri 23 October (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-7pm) with a special events programme accompanying the exhibition.
Special events:
- Dundee and the Royal Scottish Academy walking tour // Wed 12 Aug, 2pm
Curator Matthew Jarron leads a walking tour visiting sites associated with some of Dundee’s notable Academicians, including the former home of Alberto Morrocco RSA.
- Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design RSA tour // Sat 29 Aug, 11am
DJCAD events production lead Peter Nurick and curator Matthew Jarron lead an RSA-themed guided tour of DJCAD, exploring the buildings’ history and their connections to the RSA.
- David McClure RSA – A Centenary Celebration // Tue 8 Sep, 5.30pm
An evening event celebrating the centenary of painter David McClure RSA, including talks by Paola McClure and Kirsty Matheson.
- Labor Vincit – The Work and Influence of Scott Sutherland RSA // Wed 9 Sep, 6.30pm
Curator Matthew Jarron give an illustrated talk about sculptor Scott Sutherland RSA, hosted by the Abertay Historical Society.
- RSA 200 Moving Image Programme: A Selection of Artists’ Films // Tue 6 Oct, 6pm
DCA screening of a selection of films made by Academicians, including works by several of the artists featured in the exhibition, and introduced by artist Ronald Forbes RSA.
