6 July 2012

Imag(in)ing the Past - new exhibition opening Saturday July 7th

image: 'A Highland Woman' by Will Maclean

The new exhibition in the Lamb Gallery at the University of Dundee explores some of the many ways that art has represented, challenged and been inspired by history, mythology and our ideas of the past.

"This is not about straightforward history painting as such, but about artists who explore issues relating to the past in more interesting ways," said Matthew Jarron, Curator at the University.

"Some artists - such as Will Maclean - draw on the history of traditional Scottish and Gaelic culture to make us more aware of the impact of its loss. Ian Hamilton Finlay is one of several artists in the exhibition who draw on classical mythology, while updating Biblical imagery results in very striking works by Edward Burra and Neil Dallas Brown. There are also artworks inspired by archaeology and by the artists' own personal past."

All of the works shown in this thought-provoking exhibition come from the University's own extensive collections of art, and many have not been shown publicly before. They include oil paintings, watercolours, prints, drawings and artists' books. The exhibition will be on show until 8 September. Admission is free.

The exhibition is in the Lamb Gallery, first floor of the Tower Building, Nethergate, and is open Mon-Fri 09.30-20.30 and Sat 09.30-16.30.

For further information call 01382 384310 or email museum@dundee.ac.uk

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