Featuring work from some of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, WOOF! The Dog Show includes new paintings from over twenty contemporary Scottish artists. All of the artworks feature favourite four-legged friends and continue an age-old tradition of artists drawing inspiration from their canine companions.
Few subjects have captured the hearts of artists and audiences as enduringly as the faithful hound. From Pablo Picasso’s paintings of his beloved dachshund Lump to David Hockney’s warm and intimate Dog Days series, dogs have been a cherished source of subject material for artists over the centuries. This new exhibition includes work from a range of contemporary artists, including Joe Hargan PAI PPAI, Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW, Joyce Gunn Cairns MBE, Stuart Buchanan and Gordon Wilson.
The exhibition will also feature work from some of the city’s youngest artists, showcasing entries from a dog-themed drawing and painting competition. The winning artworks from each age category will be hung in the gallery over the weekend of the 31 May/01 June 2025, alongside a display of the runner up entries, and a selection of favourites from gallery staff. All entries will appear in a special competition book which can either be purchased or viewed digitally from 31 May 2025.
WOOF! The Dog Show takes place at Morningside Gallery from 24 May to 08 Jun 2025.
