GoMA at a glance: a collection in focus

front cover of a book called GoMA a collection in focus which is written in orange text overlayed to a painting of a museum and the Duke Of Wellington on horseback statue.

Our new book celebrating 30 years of GoMA is out now

Explore the story of Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) through 50 key artworks from the city’s modern art collection.

Celebrating three decades of GoMA, this engaging and informal book explores the artworks, exhibitions and ideas that have shaped the gallery’s identity and its place within Scotland’s cultural landscape.

abstract brightly coloured painting using reds and blues. This is a work by artist Sam Ainsley.

30 years. 50 artworks. 1 book.

Artists featured in the book include Sam Ainsley, John Byrne, Ciara Phillips, David Shrigley, Grayson Perry and Rabiya Choudhry.

two people stand in front of a museum building holding a copy of a book called GoMA a collection in focus.

About the authors

Katie Bruce has worked with GoMA since 2002, specialising in socially engaged art.

Martin McSheaffrey-Craig joined in 2012, with interests in sculpture and installation.

The publication features a foreword by Glaswegian author Louise Welsh.

book rested against a stone step of a building. Text on book cover in orange says 'GoMA A Collection in focus'

Discover a contemporary take on Glasgow’s modern art collection.

GoMA at a glance: A collection in focus.

Buy your copy today

Top image: © Peter Brown

Second image: © Sam Ainsley

Third image: © Glasgow Life / SNS /Rob Casey

Fourth image: © Glasgow Life / SNS /Rob Casey