Robert MacLaurin
Robert MacLaurin (born 1961) is a Scottish artist.
Biography
Robert MacLaurin was born in Scotland in 1961.[1] He studied art at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating with distinction.[2]
MacLaurin was part of a movement focused around the 369 Gallery in Edinburgh, alongside Fionna Carlisle, June Redfern, Ian Hughes, Caroline McNairn and Gwen Hardie.[3][4][5] Since receiving his Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship, he lives in Castlemaine, Victoria , Australia.[2]
Awards and distinctions
- Sir Robert Menzies Fellowship,Menzies Foundation, 1995[2]
- Noble Grossart Scottish Painting Prize, 1998[2]
- John Farrell Self Portrait Award, Castlemaine Art Gallery and Museum, 2005[2]
Museums and galleries
- City of Edinburgh Council[1]
- National Galleries of Scotland[1]
- The Fleming Collection[1]
- University of Edinburgh[1]
Exhibitions
MacLaurin's exhibitions include:[6]
- Mercury Gallery, Edinburgh, 1987[6]
- 369 Gallery, Edinburgh, 1989[6]
- Benjamin Rhodes Gallery, London, 1991, 1993[6]
- Glasgow Print Studio, 1995[6]
- Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, 1998[6]
- Edinburgh International Festival, 1999[6]
- Berkeley Square Gallery, London, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003[6]
- Osborne Samuel Gallery, London, 2006, 2008[6]
- Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 2012[6]
- Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, 2016[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Robert MacLaurin Paintings". BBC. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Robert MacLaurin". Open Eye Gallery. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ MacDonald, M., Scottish Art (Thames and Hudson, 2000), ISBN 0-500-20333-4. p. 212.
- ↑ Masters, Christopher (29 November 2010). "Caroline McNairn obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ Herd, Colin (30 August 2014). "Review of Caroline McNairn: Dreaming of Heroic Days, Summerhall, Edinburgh". Aesthetica Magazine. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Robert MacLaurin" (PDF). Robert MacLaurin. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
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