Brushes with War
Brushes with War
WW1 14-18 Commemorations
Dates and times
Brushes with War is a powerful
and emotive insight into the experience of soldiers from World War I through
the drawings and paintings they created. Featuring original artworks by German,
Austrian, French, Belgian, British, American, Canadian, Australian and Russian
soldier-artists, the exhibition provides an authentic, uncensored account of
the experience of ordinary soldiers. It offers clear glimpses into World
War I through the eyes of the men who actually fought. Among the artists
are those who fought in combat, were wounded in action, taken prisoner, and
survived aerial dogfights. It
depicts the patriotic optimism in the early stages of war, to the hardship,
monotony and dark humour of daily life in the trenches. Their
perspectives are expressive yet independent of official censorship and free
from the embellishment of popular propaganda. As a result, the art in this
exhibition is quite distinct from the more familiar official and illustrative art
of the time. The paintings and drawings by these soldier-artists, all conveyed in varying artistic styles,
also capture insights, moods, ideas, and motifs missed by photographers and
observers of the war.
A truly impactful exhibition that marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1.
Tickets on sale end of August.
Venue Map
Venue
Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG
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