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Poster for an exhibition of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The poster advertised an exhibition of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh that was held in the McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. The show itself was sponsored by the Whyte and Mackay Group and ran from the 25th of May to 30th of September 1996. Admission to the exhibition was priced at £4 for adults and £2 for concessionary rate. The poster has a geometric square design.

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Poster showing stylised map of Glasgow

Poster of a stylised map of Glasgow, with prominent buildings highlighted, accompanied by two quotes on Glasgow from authors Daniel Defoe and John Macky. The edge of the map is annotated with the names of prominent figures from Glasgow and activities and industries associated with Glasgow.

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Poster for exhibition 'Unique and Original', Glasgow

Poster for exhibition 'Unique and Original', Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow, 11 Nov-04 Dec. The year is not given on the poster but the exhibition was held in 1985. Artists whose work was exhibited are John Bellany, Elizabeth Blackadder, Steven Campbell, Roberto Gonzalez Fernandez, Ronald Forbes, Alasdair Gray, Lys Hansen, Alison Harley, John Houston, Peter Howson, Bet Low, Bruce McLean, Jack Miller, Barbara Rae, Philip Reeves, Adrain Wiszniewski, Peter Wilson and George Wyllie.

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Poster for a photography exhibition at the Victoria Cafe

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 The Glasgow School of Art's 'Exhibition Of Embroidery And Weaving'

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 series of exhibitions entitled 'Beyond the Repeatable Image: The Ontario Project'

This poster advertised a series of exhibitions featuring the work of contemporary artists from the province of Ontario in Canada. The exhibitions were organised by Visual Arts Ontario and were held in the Mackintosh Museum and the Newbery Gallery within The Glasgow School Of Art campus from the 25th February to the 22nd March 1985.

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Poster for staff and student event entitled 'A Brew Up For Bob Mitchell In The Staff Lounge'

This poster advertised an event held in the staff lounge at The Glasgow School Of Art in honour of maintenance staff member Bob Mitchell. The poster features a caricature of Bob Mitchell illustrated by Danny Ferguson who was a lecturer at The Glasgow School Of Art. Although his main duty was maintaining the school's boiler system, Mitchell was also a reliable handy man. He is credited for constructing huge billboards which were errected in front of The Glasgow School Of Art's Newbery Tower to advertise events happening during Activities Week. These various talks and events were advertised on large scale posters, many of which can now be found in The Glasgow School Of Art's poster collection.

Ferguson, Danny

Poster for a film screening at The Glasgow School Of Art showing 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'The Connection'

This poster advertised screenings of the films 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'The Connection' which took place in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre within The Glasgow School Of Art from the 12th of April to the 4th May 1990. Tickets for the event were priced at 30p per screening or £1 for five screenings.

Webster, Chris

Poster for a series of talks on 'Materials And Methods Of The Painter'

This poster advertised a series of talks held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre between the 25th of October and the 29th November 1982. Five talks were given by Donald Forbes of the Conservation Department and The National Galleries of Scotland. These talks were obligatory for second year drawing and painting students to attend.

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Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art Fashion Show entitled 'Follow This Pattern'

This poster advertised the 2005 Glasgow School Of Art Fashion show. The event was held in the Mackintosh Lecture Theatre on The Glasgow School Of Art campus with performances running daily from the 1st to the 5th of March. Tickets for the event were priced at £5 with a discounted offer of £3 for concessions.

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Poster for film screenings of 'Arabian Nights' and 'Laura' at The Glasgow School Of Art

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 the embroidered and woven textiles degree show

This poster advertised the work of graduating embroidered and woven textiles students which was showcased in The Glasgow School Of Art degree show from the 14th to the 19th of June 1985. It was held in the Newbery Tower which housed the design departments within The Glasgow School Of Art before it was later replaced by the Reid Building.

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Poster for a performance by George Melly and The John Chilton's Feetwarmers

This poster advertised a performance of jazz music by George Melly and The John Chilton's Feetwarmers held at Bourdon Hall within The Glasgow School Of Art on the 3rd of March 1992. Tickets for the event were priced at £3 and could be purchased from the registrar's office and at Wylie's bookshop. George Melly was a successful jazz musician, performer and lecturer.

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Poster for a performance of 'Alice In Wonderland' at The Glasgow School Of Art

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 an exhibition entitled 'The Return of Odysseus'

This poster advertised an exhibition of work by Barry Atherton which was held in The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Museum from the 10th to the 28th of September 1984. Atherton had previously been a first year fine art lecturer from 1974 to 1975. The reverse of the poster is annotated and says "Ian Monie - Library".

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Poster for an exhibition of work by fine art students at The Glasgow School Of Art

This poster advertised an exhibition that was to be the first of a number of annual exhibitions showcasing the work of students from the School Of Fine Art. The exhibition was held in The Mackintosh Museum and ran from the 30th of January to the 7th of February 1987. The poster was designed by John Shankie who would later become a technician for the masters of fine art course. There are two copies of this poster in the collection, both with the same reference number.

Shankie, John

Poster for an exhibition of work by John O'Connor

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 an exhibition entitled 'Glasgow Girls'

This poster advertised an exhibition showcasing the work of The Glasgow Girls held in The Mackintosh Museum at The Glasgow School Of Art. The exhibition ran from the 15th of July to the 31st of August 1988 and was the precursor for a larger Glasgow Girls exhibition that would be shown two years later. This particular exhibition was curated by Jude Burkhauser who went on to write a full PhD on The Glasgow Girls.

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Poster for the embroidered and woven textiles degree show

This poster advertised the work of graduating students from The Glasgow School Of Art's embroidered and woven textiles department which was exhibited at the 1987 degree show. The exhibition ran from the 13th to the 18th of June and was held between The Glasgow School Of Art's Mackintosh Building and Newbery Tower.

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Poster for an exhibition entitled 'The Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts'

This poster advertised an exhibition organised by The Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Art Manufactures and Commerce that was held in The Mackintosh Museum at The Glasgow School Of Art from the 5th to the 16th of October 1987. The poster was designed by The Small Back Room and was printed by APT Photoset Limited using an offset printing press.

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Poster for a talk by John Siddeley entitled "Design For Living"

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 ceilidh

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 a farewell dinner for Kath Whyte

This poster advertised a farewell dinner held for the retirement of Kath Whyte. Whyte taught in The Glasgow School of Art's textile department from 1949 to 1974 and was highly regarded for her work in embroidery and weave.The event took place in the Newbery Tower on the 12th of June 1974. The poster was designed and printed by Robert Stewart who produced a number of the posters in The Glasgow School Of Art's poster collection. Stewart was acting Head Of Design in 1974.

Stewart, Robert

Poster for The Glasgow School Of Art fashion show

This poster advertised a Glasgow School Of Art fashion show that ran from the 24th to the 29th April 1978. Tickets for this event were priced at £1 and could be purchased from the registrar's office at The Glasgow School Of Art as well as The Design Centre on St Vincent Street. This particular print is number five of ten editions.

Wilson, Colin

Poster for an exhibition of embroidery work from 1894 to 1920

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".

Mackenzie, Pat

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