There have been a number of highly influential and revered Scottish artists in the past and there are many more talented young Scottish Artist still emerging onto the arts scene today. The group of young Scottish artists known as ‘The Glasgow Boys’ became particularly famous and well known during the latter part of the nineteenth century. These Scottish artists won a high level of critical acclaim by challenging the established art world. One of the Scottish artists associated with this movement was James Guthrie who gained a particularly high level of recognition and a great deal of his work is still on display today in many Scottish galleries.
Glasgow is home to world famous Glasgow School of Art, which is regarded by many people as one of the most prestigious and excellent art schools in the world. Many notable Scottish Artists have graduated from this institute including Norman McLaren who would later gain worldwide recognition as a film director and animator. Amongst the Scottish Artists who attended the Glasgow School of Art was 2005 Turner Prize winner Simon Starling who is an English conceptual artist.
If you are interested in Scottish Artists and their works then there are many fascinating art galleries in Scotland’s major cities that would be of interested to you. Most galleries in Scotland frequently feature works from contemporary and revered Scottish artists. Art in Scotland is alive and well and many more young Scottish Artists are rising to prominence every year.
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