Dürer to Van Dyck
Design of this spectacular winter exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy which showcases over 50 rare drawings and watercolours by some of the world’s greatest artists: Dürer, Holbein, Rubens, Rembrandt and Van Dyck. The exhibition offered a unique opportunity to view the works, many never before displayed in Scotland.
Housed across four galleries, the displays take a thematic approach with interpretation exploring drawing techniques and materials. Individual stories give visitors greater insight into the creative processes of the artists and the historical context of their work. We designed a serene and intimate environment, with low lux levels, to enable visitors to immerse themselves in the exquisite texture, subtle shading and striking precision of these exceptional works. Our colour palette, inspired by the colours in the drawings themselves, ranges from warm golden tones to deep ink-black hues reflecting the mood, theme and narrative of each space. With strong visual appeal, the exhibition attracted a wide audience from international tourists to local visitors.
Client
National Galleries Scotland
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Exhibition Space Planning
Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
Wayfinding
“Altogether this is a magnificent display of drawings by some of the greatest masters of the art.”
★★★★★
The Scotsman
“This beautifully presented new exhibition … speaks to the great variety of purposes in drawing, from experiments in style to preparations for paintings and detailed statements of virtuosity.”
The Daily Telegraph
Creating Context
“This exhibition of drawings from Chatsworth House at the Royal Scottish Academy is packed with treasures and a paean to the immediacy of the form.”
★★★★
The Times
