- NMC/1641
- Item
- c1914-1943
This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018.
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This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018.
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Poster for 'Exhibition of Crafts', Edinburgh
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for 'Exhibition of Crafts', Scottish Craft Centre, Acheson House, Edinburgh, 08 Jul 1953-22 Jul 1953. The exhibition featured the work of students of Aberdeen School of Art, Dundee College of Art, Edinburgh College of Art and Glasgow School of Art.
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Poster for a lecture by Rayner Banham
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by architecture critic Rayner Banham which was held in the Haldane Building on the 21st of February 1962. Banham was also a prolific writer and is best known for his theoretical treatise 'Theory and Design in the First Machine Age' (1960) and for his book 'Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies' (1971). The poster states "Come on babey, do the mega structure" which is a pun on the 1962 pop song 'Loco-Motion' by Eva Boyd.
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Poster for Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Fashion Show poster (in aid of War on Want) for March 1963
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Poster for a performance of 'Alice In Wonderland' at The Glasgow School Of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an experimental dramatisation and adaptation of Alice In Wonderland written by Malcolm Lochhead and Joan Palmer. Performances were held in The Glasgow School Of Art's lecture theatre and ran from the 11th to the 15th of March 1968. Tickets were priced at £6 with a discounted price of £3 for concessions.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the centre left section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for a lecture by David Hockney
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture by the artist David Hockney that was held on the 24th of February in the Haldane Building as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual Activities Week. A number of diverse events including lectures, concerts and shows took place during activities week each year and would be advertised on huge billboards on Renfrew Street. An image of this poster can be found in The Glasgow School Of Art prospectus for 1972/73 on page 19.
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Poster for the 10th anniversary exhibition of Editions Alecto
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a 10th anniversary exhibition of the work of printmaking organisation Editions Alecto, who specialise in printing original editions of artists work. The event took place in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week. During this week, posters advertising events were designed by staff and students and were displayed on large billboards on Renfrew Street. Many of these posters can now be found in The Glasgow School Of Art's poster collection. An image of this particular poster can be found in the school's 1972/73 prospectus catalogue on page 19.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the top left section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the bottom left section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster advertising Activities Week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised various events happening during The Glasgow School Of Art's activities week in 1971. The poster details a number of film screenings and talks which took place in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. Other events included visits to the National Engineering Laboratory in East Kilbride and to an exhibition of prints by the London based printmaking organisation Editions Alecto. There was also an exhibition of work by John McInnes which was held in the Mackintosh Museum.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is one of nine sections of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is part of the centre section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the top centre section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the centre right section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the bottom centre section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art activities week
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This item is the bottom right section of a large scale poster advertising lectures given by Bob Godfrey and Joe McGrath during The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week in 1971. Bob Godfrey is best known for his animated cartoons such as Roobarb and Custard and Henry's Cat. Joe McGrath is a Scottish director famous for his films Casino Royal and The Magic Christian. The entire poster would have been one of many displayed on huge billboards on Renfrew Street to advertise events happening during each of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities weeks.
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Poster for an exhibition of work by Eduardo Paolozzi entitled 'Sci-Fi'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by the Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi. Paolozzi is known for his collage and sculptural works and he often made work in a public setting. This exhibition was held in the Newbery Foyer in the Newbery Tower at The Glasgow School Of Art.
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Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a ceilidh that was held in the Haldane Hall on the 19th of February 1972 as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's activities week. Activities week was an annual programme of talks, film screenings and social events that ran from 1971 to 1985. Playing at the ceilidh were a number of notable Scottish folk musicians including Cliff Hanley, Billy Connolly, Robin Hall, Jimmy McGregor and Charlie Williamson. An image of this poster can be found in the 1973 Glasgow School Of Art prospectus on page 21.
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Poster for an exhibition of Bridget Riley's drawings
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of drawings by Bridget Riley which was held in the Newbery staff lounge in the Newbery Tower at The Glasgow School of Art as part of the school's annual activities week. Riley is well known for her optical illusion paintings and is considered a leading figure in Op Art. During activities week, large bill boards on Renfrew Street displayed posters made by staff and students that advertised the week's events. Many of these posters can now be found in The Glasgow School Of Art's Poster Collection. An image of this particular poster can be found in the 1973/74 prospectus catalogue on page 21.
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Poster for exhibition 'Robert Gordy drawings : lithographs'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster for exhibition 'Robert Gordy drawings : lithographs' at the Compass Gallery, Glasgow, 22 Jan1972-17 Feb 1972
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Poster to mark the production of 'A Macbeth' at The Glasgow School of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster to mark the production of 'A Macbeth' at The Glasgow School of Art. It includes images of Elizabethan costumes and the Globe and Swan Theatres.
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Poster for a talk by Martin Dalby
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a talk given by Scottish composer Martin Dalby. Dalby came to The Glasgow School Of Art on Thursday the 21st of February 1974 to discuss composing in the 1970s. The talk was held in The Mackintosh Lecture Theatre at The Glasgow School Of Art.
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Poster for a lecture by Simon Cutts and Stuart Mills
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by artists Simon Cutts and Stuart Mills which took place in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre at The Glasgow School Of Art on the 21st of February 1974.
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Poster for a talk by Con Higgins
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a talk given by the mountaineer Con Higgins about his experiences at The Glasgow School Of Art. Higgins is known for tackling difficult climbs and was recognised as one of the first people to climb the 'Albatross' side of Ben Nevis in 1978.
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Poster for an exhibition of paintings by Jock MacInnes
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of paintings by Jock MacInnes, a graduate of The Glasgow School Of Art. The exhibition was held in the Mackintosh Museum in The Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building from the 27th of October to the 7th of November 1975.
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Poster for film screenings of 'Arabian Nights' and 'Laura' at The Glasgow School Of Art
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a film screening of both Pier Paolo Pasolini's 'Arabian Nights' and Otto Preminger's 'Laura' on the 2nd of November 1975. The event was organised by The Glasgow School Of Art's film society and was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Building.
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Poster for a talk by David Gentleman entitled 'The Kite And The String'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by the London based illustrator David Gentleman. It was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on The Glasgow School Of Art campus and was a Gordon Huntly and Kit Grant Memorial Lecture.
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Poster for a concert by 'The Dunstable Consort'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a performance of medieval music in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. According to Jimmy Cosgrove, the previous deputy director of The Glasgow School Of Art, the poster features images of a textiles student's work from this period.
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Poster for a 'New Music Group' event
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an event featuring the New Music Group which was held in architecture studio 30 in the Mackintosh Building. According to previous deputy director of the school Jimmy Cosgrove, the New Music Group was a fusion of medieval and modern musical styles. This event is believed to be associated with Neil Morrison who was a tutor at The Glasgow School Of Art. Morrison was known for making his own lutes and playing numerous concerts at both the Third Eye Centre and The Glasgow School Of Art.
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Poster for a symposium entitled 'Glasgow Plus Or Minus?'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a symposium lecture that looked at the positive and negative aspects of living and working in Glasgow. The lecture was held in the Haldane Building at The Glasgow School Of Art on the 20th of February 1976.
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Poster of a copy of the Declaration of Arbroath
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
Poster of a copy of the Declaration of Arbroath. With the compliments of the Foulis Archive Press and the Scottish Design Centre on the occasion of the Exhibition of Scottish Print, Proof '76, Glasgow, Oct 1976.
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Poster for an exhibition of work by John O'Connor
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by John O'Connor which was held in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum. O'Connor lectured in the graphic design department at The Glasgow School Of Art briefly between 1978 and 1979. The exhibition included work in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, wood engraving, graphics and illustration. The poster also details that The National Book League exhibition of Book Design and Production was running concurrently with the O'Connor exhibition in the Mackintosh Library.
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Poster for an exhibition of work by John O'Connor
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised two exhibitions happening coherently at The Glasgow School Of Art in early 1977. The main feature was an exhibition of work by John O'Connor which was held in the Mackintosh Museum and featured pieces in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, wood-engraving, graphics and illustration. O'Connor spent a brief period lecturing at The Glasgow School Of Art in the graphic design department from 1978 to 1979. The second exhibition was entitled 'The National Book League Exhibition Of Book Design and Production' and was held in the Mackintosh Library. A duplicate of this poster can be found under reference number GSAA/EPH/10/193.
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Poster for a lecture by Marina Von Salem on the Die Brücke movement
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by Marina Von Salem on the Die Brücke movement, an artistic movement created by a number of German expressionist artists in the early 20th century. Die Brücke is German for 'The Bridge' and the movement was refered to as "The German expressionist bridge to the future".
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Poster for a talk by John Siddeley entitled "Design For Living"
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a talk given by interior designer John Siddeley at The Glasgow School Of Art on the 24th of February 1977. Siddeley's notable commissions include the redecoration of the Swedish Embassy, the design of the Harlequin Suite at the Dorchester Hotel and the Park Lane Hotel in Piccadilly.
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Poster for a photography exhibition at the Victoria Cafe
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of photography held in the Victoria Cafe from the 9th to the 20th of October 1978. Exhibiting in this show were a number of artists including: Elizabeth Urquhart, Ray McKenzie, Douglas Bryce, Chris Webster, Denis Crossan and Jack Fordy. The Victoria Cafe, where the show was held, was part of the original student union across from the Mackintosh building on GSA campus. The name "Douglas R. Bryce Graphics '78" is handwritten on the back of the poster.
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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'Another View'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of photographs from The Glasgow School of Art that were shown in the Collins Exhibition Hall at Strathclyde University from the 23rd of January to the 14th of February 1979.
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Poster for a lecture by Bob Godfrey
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by illustrator and animator Bob Godfrey. Godfrey is famous for his animated cartoons including Roobarb, Noah and Nelly and Henry's Cat. The lecture was held on the 30th of May 1979 and part of it involved Godfrey offering to critique the student's own films.
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Poster for a film screening of 'Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a screening of Sam Peckinpah's 1974 film 'Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia'. The screening was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on The Glasgow School Of Art campus with tickets priced at 30 pence. Also showing that night was Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo's 1934 film 'It Happened Here'. The reverse of the poster is annotated with "Colin Carruthers Graphics '79". There is another poster advertising this event in The Glasgow School Of Art poster collection under the reference number GSAA/EPH/10/83.
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Poster for an anniversary exhibition of work by Jessie M. King
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster depicts a portrait of the artist with pink and blue fonts on a white background. It advertises a touring exhibition of the work of Jessie M. King, who is known for her book illustrations and paintings which are very much associated with the Glasgow Style. Known as one of the Glasgow Girls, the exhibition of King's work in 1979 marked the 20th anniversary of her death and was first shown at the Tolbooth Art Centre on Hill Street, Kirkcudbright from 4th June to 18th July. Later that same year, the exhibition was held at the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building from 27th July to 3rd September. The exhibition itself was sponsored by the Robertson Trust, The N.S. Macfarlane Trust and the Glasgow School of Art Enterprises.
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Poster for The Glasgow School of Art's 'Exhibition Of Embroidery And Weaving'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster promoted an exhibition in London showcasing embroidery and weaving work from The Glasgow School of Art. The exhibition was held in the Embroiders Guild on 73 Wimpole Street London, with a private view "tea party" for the event held on Sunday the 4th November 1979. The exhibition itself was open from the 5th to the 29th of November 1979.
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Poster for a poetry and jazz event
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an event showcasing jazz and poetry which was held in the Haldane building at The Glasgow School Of Art. There were a number of notable performers at the event including Liz Lochead, Tom Leonard, Tom Buchan, Edwin Morgan and The Billy Kyle Quintet.
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Poster for a lecture by Charles Spencer entitled 'The Multiple Revolution'
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster was used to advertise a lecture given by the art critic and director Charles Spencer. The lecture focused on the use of print and multiples in art practice and was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre as part of The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week. Activities week was an important part of the school's curriculum during the 1970s. All classes stopped and students were instead required to attend lectures and film screenings.
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Poster for a Neil Morrison and Ian Strang concert
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a concert by both Neil Morrison and Ian Strang. Morrison taught at The Glasgow School Of Art and was known for making his own lutes. A number of concerts associated with him took place at The Glasgow School Of Art and the Third Eye Centre during his time at the school.
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Poster for an exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Japan
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertises a Japanese exhibition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work.The poster is white, has pink and navy writing and includes an image of a Mackintosh chair. From Art Today, the poster is a design by Ikko Tanaka for 'Gurafiku: Japanese Graphic Design' in 1979.
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Poster: The Conformist, Denis Crossan
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
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Poster for an exhibition of work by Jimmy Cosgrove
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by Jimmy Cosgrove who was the deputy director at The Glasgow School Of Art between 1990 and 2000. The exhibition was held at The Glasgow Print Studio gallery and ran from the 5th to the 30th of December.
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Poster for an exhibition of work by Ralph Steadman
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised an exhibition of work by the illustrator Ralph Steadman which took place in the Bourdon Building in March 1981. Steadman is known for his illustrative work for Hunter S. Thompson, Private Eye Magazine and the New York Times. The reverse of the poster is annotated in pencil with the date '1981'.
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Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This poster advertised a lecture given by fashion and textiles designer Zandra Rhodes who is known for her dramatic designs and bold use of colour. The lecture was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on Wednesday the 6th of May 1981.
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