‘Fantastic to see all these works together. I wish it could be permanently displayed here to visit time and time again. Inspirational – thanks!
This is just one of the fantastic comments Kelvingrove received during the run of the hugely successful Pioneering Painters: The Glasgow Boys 1880–1900, the most popular art exhibition ever held there. In response to this demand and the continuing interest in their work, a new permanent gallery devoted solely to the Glasgow Boys will open at the museum this year.
It is the most comprehensive display of Glasgow Museums’ pictures by the Boys ever, showing works by all the major figures such as Guthrie, Walton, Henry, and Hornel, as well as some superb examples by artists who are not so well known including Nairn, Mann, and Roche. Featured paintings will include favourites such as The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe by Henry and Hornel.
Every type of subject the Glasgow Boys tackled, and every painting style they adopted – from realism to symbolism to their mature styles – will be featured. Anyone interested in the Boys will now be able to see an unrivalled display of their art in their home city of Glasgow.