Edinburgh Modern Art Museum

Scottish Nationwide Gallery Of Modern Art

Set-in considerable parkland, the Scottish nationwide Gallery of Modern Art lies into western of Edinburgh's City Centre, on Belford Road. The Gallery very first unsealed in 1960 at Inverleith House when you look at the Royal Botanic Garden and relocated to its current website in 1984.
The existing building, created by William Burn in 1820s given that John Watson organization, was adapted with great sight and success to its brand-new function. It now features bright, large areas and its particular grounds offer a perfect setting for sculptures by Tony Cragg, Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Rachel Whiteread among others. The grass on front associated with the building has recently already been re-landscaped to a design by Charles Jencks. This dramatic work, or 'landform', comprises a stepped, serpentine-shaped mound reflected in three crescent-shaped pools of liquid.

As soon as the Scottish nationwide Gallery of Modern Art started in 1960, it inherited a small amount of twentieth century works from National Gallery of Scotland, although almost all the collection is acquired over the past forty years. The collection now comprises above 5, 000 things, varying in day from the belated 19th century for this and encompasses work with a wide variety of media, from paintings, bronzes and works on paper, to kinetic sculpture and video clip installments.

Permanent Collection

Shows of the collection feature early twentieth century French paintings by Bonnard, Vuillard, Derain and Matisse; Cubist work by Braque, Léger and Picasso; early twentieth century Russian art, including essential oils by Larionov and Goncharova; and an excellent number of Expressionist art, with functions Barlach, Kirchner, Kokoschka and Nolde.

The post-war collection includes work by Morandi, Bacon, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Moore and Freud. twentieth century Scottish art is very well represented, with functions Mackintosh, the Scottish Colourists, Gillies, Maxwell, Eardley, Philipson, Davie, Bellany, Currie and Howson, while present acquisitions include works by younger Scots including Christine Borland and Douglas Gordon. The Gallery's outstanding number of Dada and Surrealist art and extensive holding of work by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi is shown in the adjacent Dean Gallery.
Since space permits only some of this collection become presented at anyone time, works are shown on a rotating foundation. Exhibitions may also be held throughout every season. The Gallery's number of works on report is held within the Print place, that is available by session. The gallery are hired for many different corporate functions.

Cost

Admission free. a charge might be made for special exhibitions.

Starting hours

Regular orifice hours:
Start daily 10am-5pm.
Festive period orifice hours:
Shut 25 and 26 December just. Open 1 January from 12noon-5pm.

Getting indeed there

The Scottish nationwide Gallery of Modern Art plus the Dean Gallery may be reached by an attractive riverside walkway after the Water of Leith. Visitors can join the walkway at Stockbridge, nearby the centre of Edinburgh, or at Roseburn towards western associated with city center.

Occur dazzling parkland with all the commanding Jencks landform center phase, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art can be found straight opposite the Dean Gallery on Belford Road. Walking from the west end of Princes Street it will take quarter-hour, or from Haymarket Railway facility it may need 10 minutes, to achieve the Gallery. Catch the free Galleries' bus, or Lothian coach 13. Totally Free Car Parking.

Facilities

The Scottish nationwide Gallery of Modern Art features exemplary facilities for handicapped site visitors, a store stocked with original gift ideas and a cheerful café expanding onto the garden terrace.

Disabled Access
There was wheelchair access to all components of the Gallery. Addititionally there is a specially adjusted bathroom and lift (bathroom maybe not appropriate bigger motorised wheelchairs).

For occasions in the Gymnasium, parking comes in the south carpark.

Within Edinburgh, Artlink operates a service enabling individuals with disabilities to see arts venues within the City. If visitors desire to make use of their particular services or learn more information, phone +44 (0)131 229 3555.

Gallery Shop
For the very best in modern design, postcards through the collection, jewellery, stationery, slides and prints, fabrics, ceramics and cup and a range of gallery-related products go to the Gallery shop. Unique services and products and magazines plus beautifully created merchandise from around the planet can be found.

The shop is open between 10am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday.

Gallery Café
This light and airy café has actually a pleasant buzz all-year around, additionally the good looking terrace extending to your sculpture garden is an exceptionally well-known spot for meal. The menu modifications day-to-day, constituting a choice of two soups, four salads and two hot primary dishes including a vegetarian option. Whenever possible is manufactured on location utilizing Scottish ingredients. A classic selection of Scottish cheeses is being offered with a triumphant assortment of cakes which encourages individuals to often return.

Open Monday to Sunday 10am until 4.+ [ Read all ]

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Sponsorship

The nationwide Galleries of Scotland tend to be funded by the Scottish Executive and depend on the generosity of many of the many sponsors, donors and supporters to steadfastly keep up its event and education programmes, and other special projects. Find out more ways to get involved by using the links or contacting the growth Staff to their figures below.