While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at some…Continue Reading Going Global – Gifts to the University of Dundee from around the world
Category: Museums
RDMH – Something So Small by Collette Cowie
Collette Cowie’s ink & watercolour on paper was also inspired by the collection of specimens in the University Museums. The sea creatures reminded Collette of writer Mark Doty’s work and she credits both as influencing her colourful exhibition piece. Something So Small by Collette Cowie Ink and watercolour on paper “My piece is inspired by…Continue Reading RDMH – Something So Small by Collette Cowie
James Lamb and the University of Dundee’s Fine Art Collection in the 1960s & ’70s
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at the…Continue Reading James Lamb and the University of Dundee’s Fine Art Collection in the 1960s & ’70s
Growing and Forming D’Arcy Thompson’s Zoology Museum
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at the…Continue Reading Growing and Forming D’Arcy Thompson’s Zoology Museum
Recent Fine Art Acquisitions for the Duncan of Jordanstone College Collection (Video)
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at the…Continue Reading Recent Fine Art Acquisitions for the Duncan of Jordanstone College Collection (Video)
Public Art Tour of Dundee City Centre – Part 4 (Video)
Although the lockdown is now easing, the need for social distancing means that face-to-face guided tours are still not possible, so museum curator Matthew Jarron is continuing his virtual public art and design tours using Google Streetview and photos from Public Art Dundee volunteers. This tour is the fourth and final one in the city…Continue Reading Public Art Tour of Dundee City Centre – Part 4 (Video)
Dundee’s Pioneers of Medicine (Video)
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at eleven…Continue Reading Dundee’s Pioneers of Medicine (Video)
The Art Collection of Dr James Nicoll
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at Dr…Continue Reading The Art Collection of Dr James Nicoll
Dundee Royal Infirmary – a short history in 20 objects
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at the…Continue Reading Dundee Royal Infirmary – a short history in 20 objects
Public Art Tour of Hilltown, Dundee Part 2
As part of Dundee Month of Design 2020, museum curator Matthew Jarron had planned to lead a series of guided walks of public art and design in different parts of the city. Because of the current lockdown these have not been possible, so here is a virtual tour using Google Streetview and photos from Public…Continue Reading Public Art Tour of Hilltown, Dundee Part 2
D’Arcy Thompson and the Spirals of the Foraminifera
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at the…Continue Reading D’Arcy Thompson and the Spirals of the Foraminifera
Public Art Tour of the Hilltown, Dundee Part 1
As part of Dundee Month of Design 2020, museum curator Matthew Jarron had planned to lead a series of guided walks of public art and design in different parts of the city. Because of the current lockdown these have not been possible, so here is a virtual tour using Google Streetview and photos from Public…Continue Reading Public Art Tour of the Hilltown, Dundee Part 1