Innovation and Design
in Scotland: A celebration.
Given the strength of the reputation of this region as a
flourishing centre of excellence in arts and crafts, the Crichton Conversation
on Tuesday 29th October 2013 should be of huge interest and relevance
locally. Guest speaker, Professor Philip Long, Director of the V&A Dundee
project will examine the impact and importance of innovation and design and its
impact on the Scottish economy. He will also bring us up to date on the
exciting V&A project based in Dundee.
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| The Kengo Kuma design selected for the new V&A Dundee project |
Philip was previously Senior Curator of the Scottish
National Gallery of Modern Art. From 2008 he also led the National Galleries of
Scotland’s prestigious Artist Rooms project. An acknowledged expert in Scottish
art and design he has organised exhibitions and written highly praised
publications on William Gillies, Anne Redpath, the Scottish Colourists, Charles
Rennie Mackintosh and on the architect Basil Spence.
The lecture is sponsored by the Solway Centre, University of
Glasgow, Dumfries.
Commenting, Dame Barbara Kelly, Foundation Convenor said “The
Foundation is delighted that the Solway Centre is our partner for this
discussion. It is always stimulating to
have someone as expert as Philip Long to speak on a subject which is important
to the local community. We hope to have a good turnout to hear the talk and
participate in the questions and debate which will follow. Why not join us for the evening?”
The talk is on Tuesday
29th October 2013 at 7.30pm in the Easterbrook Hall, Crichton Campus, Dumfries
DG1 4TA. Tickets for the lecture cost £5 and all are welcome at the door, students
free with valid ID. If you would like to join us afterwards for supper then
tickets are £15 and must be pre booked before 22 October 2013.
If you wish to book or to receive a copy of the full
programme please contact the Crichton Foundation Tel: 01387 702048 email: mail@crichtonfoundation.com
The Crichton Foundation thanks the following sponsors of the
Conversation Series: Brewin Dolphin, Crichton Carbon Centre, University of the
West of Scotland, The Solway Centre, University of Glasgow, Scotland’s Rural
College, the Crichton Development Company, NHS Dumfries and Galloway and
Scottish Natural Heritage plus a number of anonymous donors.
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