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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.

This poster advertised a screening of Fritz Lang's 'Fury' which was organised by The Glasgow School Of Art Film Society and held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre. The poster was designed by Dennis Crossan who went on to work as a cinematographer.

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.

Poster for 'An Ephemeral Art - Installation by Tamara Krikorian', Third Eye Centre, Glasgow. Exhibition dates were 20 Apr 1979-28 Apr 1979, with a showing of video tapes on 20 Apr 1979 and a lecture on 25 Apr 1979.

Note: There is a spelling error in one of the instances of the artist's surname on the poster. The correct spelling is "Krikorian".

This poster advertised a screening of Sam Peckinpah's 1974 film 'Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia', and Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo's 1966 film 'It Happened Here'. The event was organised by The Glasgow School Of Art Film Society and was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on The Glasgow School Of Art campus on the 3rd of May. The reverse of the poster is annotated with "Chris Webster Graphics 1979".

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.

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.

This poster advertised a staff party to mark the retirement of Robert Begg from his post as Chairman of Governors at The Glasgow School Of Art. The event took place on the 7th of May 1979. The poster features a caricature of Robert Begg by Dan Ferguson who produced many caricatures of staff at The Glasgow School Of Art in the 1970s. Ferguson appears to have signed the front of the poster.

This poster advertised a memorial exhibition to celebrate the work of William Gallacher. The event took place at The Glasgow Art Club between the 10th and the 30th of November 1979. The poster was printed by Bob Stewart who was a senior lecturer at The Glasgow School Of Art at this time.

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.

This poster advertised an exhibition of work by John Macfarlane who was a student at The Glasgow School Of Art before moving to Wales to work as a set and costume designer. The exhibition was held in the Bourdon building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus from the 5th to the 18th of December 1979. Interestingly, John Macfarlane's name has been misspelled on the poster where his surname has been spelled as 'McFarlane'.

This poster advertised an exhibition of work by John McFarlane who was a student at The Glasgow School Of Art before moving to Wales to work as a set and costume designer. The exhibition was held in the Bourdon building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus from the 5th to the 18th of December 1979. Interestingly, John Macfarlane's name has been misspelled on the poster where his surname has been spelled as 'McFarlane'.

This poster advertised a retirement dinner for Lennox Paterson. Paterson worked at The Glasgow School Of Art between 1964 and 1979, occupying various roles including Head of Design and Deputy Head of the school. He was highly regarded for his wood engravings of animals and the poster features elements of this style. The event was held in the Bourdon Hall at The Glasgow School Of Art on the 20th of December 1979. The poster was designed and printed by Bob Stewart who was a senior lecturer in printed textiles at this time.

This poster advertised an exhibition of photographs by Douglas Bryce, Dennis Crossan, Jack Fordy, Ray McKenzie, Libby Urquhart and Chris Webster who were all associated with The Glasgow School Of Art. The exhibition was held at Hallibees Cafe Cabaret in Ruthven Lane in Glasgow from the 4th to the 20th of January 1979. The poster is annotated on the back with "Douglas R. Bryce, Graphics '79".

Poster for 'A Craft Exhibition of Patchwork Quilts by Alice Barnes', Third Eye Centre, Glasgow. The date of the exhibition is 18 Jan-17 Feb, no year is given on the poster but it is understood to be 1980 based on the sources below.

Sources: https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/40443/page/38; https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/40443/spread/38

Poster for exhibition 'Il Primato del Disegno' (The Primacy of Design) in Florence, Italy, 15 Mar 1980-15 Jun 1980.

This poster was used to advertise The Glasgow School Of Art's annual activities week. A number of events were organised including: films, lectures, poetry, jazz folk, drama, contests, disco, a bar in the Haldane building, dance art, a drag talent show and a snooker competition. Activities week ran annually from the 1970s until the mid 1980s. During this week, classes stopped and various events were organised instead. The poster is annotated on the reverse with "J.Cosgrove".

Broadsheet poster on Scottish Architecture featuring Mackintosh's Hill House, Helensburgh.

Poster for exhibition 'La Comunita Cristiana Fiorentina e Toscana nella Dialettica Religiosa del Cinquecento' (The Florentine and Tuscan Christian Community in the Religious Dialectic of the Sixteenth Century) in Florence, Italy, 15 Mar 1980-15 Jun 1980.

Poster for exhibition 'Philip Reeves: Retrospective Exhibition of Etchings', Third Eye Centre, Glasgow, 04 Oct 1980-02 Nov 1980.

Poster for exhibition 'Astrologia Magia e Alchimia nel Rinascimento Fiorentino e Europo' (Astrology, Magic and Alchemy in the Florentine and European Renaissance) in Florence, Italy, 15 Mar 1980-15 Jun 1980.

Poster for exhibition 'Il Potere e lo Spazio' (Power and Space) in Florence, Italy, 15 Mar 1980-15 Jun 1980.

Poster for exhibition 'La Rinascita della Scienza' (The Rebirth of Science) in Florence, Italy, 15 Mar 1980-15 Jun 1980.

This poster advertised The Glasgow School Of Art's fashion show which ran from the 11th to the 15th of March 1980. Tickets were priced at £1.50 and were available from the registrar's office.

This poster advertised a symposium given by speakers who were either artists or people associated with film and television. Speakers included Scottish film and television actor Bill Patterson, painter Clive Sutton, Scottish film maker Bill Forsyth, film and television director Joe McGrath and film director Peter MacDougall. The poster is annotated on the reverse with "Colin Wilson".

This poster advertised a production of Dylan Thomas's play 'Under Milk Wood' by The Glasgow School Of Art Drama Society. The production ran from the 23rd to the 26th of April in the Bourdon Building on The Glasgow School Of Art campus. Tickets were priced at £1 and could be purchased from The Ticket Centre in Candleriggs or from The Glasgow School Of Art's Students Representational Council Office.

This poster, designed by Pat MacKenzie, advertised an exhibition of embroidery examples from 1894 to 1920. The exhibition was held between The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum and Kelvingrove Museum from the 6th of June to the 17th of August 1980. The image used on the front of the poster is an embroidery piece by Ann Macbeth who became the head of needlework and embroidery at The Glasgow School of Art in 1909, and is heavily associated with the "Glasgow Style".

This poster advertised a retrospective exhibition of work by Bob Stewart which ran between the 4th and the 31st of October 1980 at The University Of Strathclyde. Stewart is a leading figure in The Glasgow School Of Art's history. His role progressed from lecturing in textiles to Head of Design before he became Deputy Director of the school. He was highly regarded by staff and students and also designed and printed many of the posters in The Glasgow School Of Art's poster collection.

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.

Poster for exhibition 'Seven Poets, Paintings and drawings by Alexander Moffat', Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, 14 Aug 1981-27 Sept 1981.

Poster for exhibition 'Robert Colquhoun', St. Enoch Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, 26 Jun 1981-09 Aug 1981. A City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries Exhibition.

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'.

This poster advertised a concert by the eccentric jazz musician George Melly which was held in the Bourdon Assembly Hall on Tuesday the 3rd of March 1981. Another poster advertising a George Melly concert at The Glasgow School Of Art in 1992 can be found under the reference number GSAA/EPH/10/30.

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.