Jessie R. Newbery: A Luminary in the Glasgow School of Art
Jessie R. Newbery, a key figure in the Glasgow School‘s art and design history, revolutionized embroidery as an art form and advocated for gender equality.Read More →
Moira Forsyth: A Luminary in Stained Glass and Ceramics
Moira Forsyth, a prominent figure in stained glass and ceramics, left a lasting impact on decorative arts through her versatile, innovative, and historically rooted creations.Read More →
Exploring the Creative World of Doshi Levien: A Synthesis of Culture and Design
Doshi Levien Studio, co-founded by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien, merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, celebrating diverse cultural influences and leaving a profound impact on the design landscape. Read More →
Bruce J. Talbert (1838 – 1881) Scottish Architect and Designer
Bruce J. Talbert (1838-1881), a Scottish architect and designer, influenced modern Gothic work in the United States and Britain with his furniture designs and publications.Read More →
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scotland’s Celebrated Designer
Charles Rennie Mackintosh is Scotland’s most celebrated architect and designer of the 20th century, and his work is celebrated worldwide. READ MORERead More →
Jessie Marion King (1875 – 1949) Scottish Illustrator of Children’s Books
Jessie Marion King (1875 – 1949) was a well-known Scottish illustrator who specialised in children’s books. She also painted pottery and crafted bookplates, jewellery, and fabric. King was a member of the Glasgow Girls, a collective of female artists.Read More →
Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852 – 1936) British embroiderer and jeweller
Phoebe Anna Traquir (1852 – 1936) was an Irish-born artist who rose to international prominence as an illustrator, painter, and embroiderer in Scotland’s Arts and Crafts movement. Murals, embroidery, enamel jewellery, and book illuminations were among her works. She was the first woman to be elected to the Royal Scottish Academy in 1920.Read More →