To celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson‘s birth a programme of events and activities have been planned to take place throughout 2017. We will continue to update this calendar throughout the year with more and more exciting events as these are confirmed so please keep checking back. You can also sign up to our e-mail newsletter here to stay up to date.
Gary Nisbet of Glasgow Sculpture will deliver a talk focussing on the work of John Mossman, with particular reference to the link between the Mossman’s and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.
Things as they are/as they ought to be is an exhibition of works spanning sculpture, film and textiles by artists Olivia Jones and Alberta Whittle. Taking place inside the ruin of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s first church, the building’s context and style have acted as catalysts for conversations surrounding memory, history and appropriation between the curator and…
The Alexnder Thomson Society and National Library of Scotland present art historian Anne Lyden (Chief Curator of Photography, National Galleries of Scotland) discussing the work of influential Victorian photographer Thomas Annan.
The Save Egyptian Halls symposium brings speakers together discuss the significance of this A-listed building and how it might be saved. Timetable tbc, speakers include: Niall Murphy – Glasgow City Heritage Trust Fiona Sinclair – Fiona Sinclair Architects Scott Abercrombie / Mark Baines – The Alexander Thomson Society Ben Adam – David Narro Associates Andrew…
We are delighted that this year’s Alexander Thomson Lecture will be delivered by Amin Taha. The London-based, Stirling Prize nominated architect of buildings such as 15 Clerkenwell Close and Barrett’s Grove will deliver a talk reflecting on his work and his approach to architecture. The Society were interested by Amin’s approach to the use of…
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
** Please note that unfortunately we have had to temporarily close this exhibition. We hope to reopen as soon as we can. ** Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition Exhibition: Sunday 30th October – Sunday 11th December The Arlington Baths Reading Room First Floor Organised in memory of former Alexander Thomson Society Chair. We’re delighted to…
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