National Galleries of Scotland – Modern Two, Prints & Drawings Study Room
Edinburgh
National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two was originally built as the Dean Orphan Hospital in 1833 by Thomas Hamilton. It was converted into a Gallery by Terry Farrell and Partners in 1999. Modern Two now hosts temporary exhibitions and is home to the National Galleries of Scotland’s archive, library and works of art on paper collections. These can be viewed by appointment in the Reading Room and the Prints & Drawings Study Room. You can also see the recreation of Scottish sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi’s London studio and his monumental sculpture Vulcan, which was commissioned for the Gallery’s Great Hall. The Gallery sits atop its own expansive green space. The building looks out over sculptural works by Dan Graham and Nathan Coley and there are also artworks by Ian Hamilton Finlay and Richard Long in the grounds. Modern Two is also home to the restaurant Paolozzi’s Kitchen.
The Prints & Drawings Study Room at Modern Two houses thousands of artworks, all carefully stored and ready to be brought out for study appointments, or when included in a display.
Join us for a Talk!
Vive la Résistance! Printmaking in France c.1800-1900 as a Means of Resistance.
Connecting with this year’s ‘Doors Open Day’ theme, Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine, this talk explores prints by 19th century French artists who used their craft to resist. Senior Curator of French Art, Pippa Stephenson-Sit, will bring out examples from the print room stores by artists including Honoré Daumier and Edouard Manet, revealing the power of 19th century French print as a medium for political resistance.
Pre-booked tickets are required.
Talk times:
11.00 – 1200
14.00 – 1500
Booking will go live on 1st September, 10am. Please book here:
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Facilities
Additional Access Information
The gardens outside the gallery offer additional opportunities for quiet spaces, recreation and picnics. The building has lockers, and water bottles can be filled free of charge at the cafe.
Gallery
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Booking Required
Talk times:
11.00 – 1200
14.00 – 1500
Booking will go live on 1st September, 10am. Please book here:
What's on | National Galleries of Scotland
Where to find us
Address
- National Galleries of Scotland – Modern Two
- 73 Belford Road
- Edinburgh
- EH4 3DS