In 1984 the National Galleries of Scotland photography collection was formally established. Today, it is regarded as one of the best in the UK. This new free-to-visit exhibition explores works from this iconic collection, dating from the 1840’s to the present day.
Highlighting the universal nature of photography, the exhibition will focus on six themes – portraiture, landscape, documentary photography, archives, and inclusion and experimentation. It will include works by major photographers such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Robert Mapplethorpe and Annie Leibovitz.
Visitors will be able to see portraits of famous Scots such as, Andy Murray, The Proclaimers, Jackie Kay and David Tennant as well as fun and vibrant portraits such as Viviane Sassen’s In Bloom. Discover how the ideas and subject matters that started with David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson in the 1840s continue to be photographed today. And get a deeper understanding of how photographers have explored the themes of landscape and environment change.
Looking to the next 40 years, the exhibition also focuses on acquisitions from the last decade which address issues such as equality, inclusion and diversity.
A number of related events, such as talks and access workshops will also run as part of the exhibition. Pre-booking for all is required.
For further details see Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection.
