Behind the Scenes event launch
Our new alumni event series, Behind the Scenes, has so far featured events in partnership with the fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull, the V&A Museum London and the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. The series brings an exclusive opportunity to alumni, with hosts offering intimate gatherings for their fellow graduates in a unique environment. Alumni can explore places of civic value or architectural interest while connecting with one another and engaging with their own communities, across the globe.
On Wednesday 9 May, alumni and their guests enjoyed a preview of the highlights of London fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull’s summer paintings auctions, including Scottish Paintings & Sculpture and Modern & British Contemporary Art. The event was hosted by Kate Flitcroft (MLitt 2008), Lyon & Turnbull’s Head of Jewellery & Silver in London. After a talk and tour, guests enjoyed a glass of fizz and some nibbles.
On Friday 9 September at the V&A Museum in London, Dr Lesley Miller (MA 1979), Senior Curator of Textiles & Dress at the V&A, led alumni and guests on an exclusive tour of the Europe 1600–1815 galleries, sharing her insights from the recent refurbishment of the space. Following the tour, the group gathered for drinks and nibbles in the stunning Director’s Board Room.
Continuing these events in Edinburgh, alumni and their guests enjoyed drinks, nibbles and a preview of fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull’s autumn sale: the contents of Kirkton House. A remarkable collection focused on the art and design of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it included beautiful examples of Gothic Revival, Aestheticism and Arts & Crafts works of art, presented alongside a collection of British art. The event, on Monday 8 October, was hosted by Charlotte Riordan (MA 2008), Lyon & Turnbull’s Associate Director, Head of Contemporary Art.
If you are interested in hosting a special alumni gathering wherever you are in the world, we would be delighted to hear from you. The venue could be a place of work or volunteering such as a museum, gallery, theatre, or stadium, and the events could take place on a weeknight evening or over a weekend. Get in touch via alumni@glasgow.ac.uk.
