During the period of recovery and reassessment after the First World War (1914 – 1918), artists faced the problem of finding a means of creative expression appropriate for a radically altered society. Read more …
Discover how Scottish artists and writers expressed a uniquely modern sensibility in the first decades of the twentieth century. Featuring such celebrated figures as Hugh MacDiamid and JD Fergusson, this display takes a closer look at the creative men and women who championed a progressive national culture and made Scotland’s distinctive voice heard.
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh from Thursday December 1, 2011, until Tuesday December 31, 2013. More info: www.nationalgalleries.org