| LONDON: Inspired - Celebrating 40 years of Scottish Art |
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| Thursday, 12 June 2008 | ||||||
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An atmospheric work by Charles Lees has been chosen by Michael Palinfor Inspired, an exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of TheFleming Collection.
An atmospheric work by Charles Lees has been chosen by Michael Palin for Inspired, an exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Fleming Collection. Well-known figures from the worlds of television and the arts have been asked to select their favourite works from the collection for the show at 13 Berkeley Street, London W1 from 8 July to 30 August 2008 which will reinforce the position of The Fleming Collection as an embassy for Scottish art in London. “What gives the picture a memorable, magical quality is the play of moonlight on the ice and on the snow-covered banks of the loch,” said Palin, who made his name with Monty Python’s Flying Circus and is now renowned for his television travel documentaries. Also among those who have selected their favourite pieces from the collection are: James Holloway, Director of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, who picked View of the Clyde Looking Towards Dumbarton Rock by John Knox (1778-1845) Guy Peploe, director of The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland’s oldest private-owned gallery, who selected Lady in a White Dress by his grandfather the Scottish Colourist painter Samuel Peploe. Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, a former trustee of the National Galleries of Scotland who recently directed the fund-raising campaign for the refurbishment of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow. He chose The Bridge, Crowland by Sir James Guthrie (1859-1930). Sir Angus Grossart, chairman of the Board of Trustees of National Museums Scotland and of The Fine Art Society, one of London’s leading commercial galleries. He selected Last of the Clan by Thomas Faed (1826-1900). The works that have caught their imagination reflect the way in which The Fleming Collection has inspired new research, articles and exhibitions. The latter have included works by artists such as William McTaggart, Edward Baird and James Pryde. The shows have often involved collaboration with other institutions, including the National Galleries of Scotland and the Tate. The Fleming-Wyfold Art Foundation, the charity that runs The Fleming Collection, has published numerous books on Scottish painting. The Fleming Collection opened to the public in January 2002 and has played a major role in bringing Scottish art to London audiences. Originally a corporate collection, the gallery has evolved into the only museum in Britain devoted entirely to Scottish art. For further information and images: Will Bennett or Emily Lopes, Cawdell Douglas 10-11 Lower John Street London W1F 9EB T: + 44 (0)20 7439 2822 F: + 44 (0)20 7287 5488 Notes to Editors: The Fleming Collection 13 Berkeley Street London W1 Tel: +44 (0)20 7409 5730 Fax: +44 (0)20 7409 573 Opening hours: (Admission Free) Monday Closed to general public Open by appointment for group visits and educational events 10am - 5.30pm Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5.30pm Sunday Closed Nearest tube: Green Park
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