Alexander Goudie: La Belle Vie – Act II
The Scottish Gallery proudly presents the second chapter in our celebration of Alexander Goudie’s vivid worlds: the sunlit traditions of Brittany and the theatrical elegance of Glasgow.
About Alexander Goudie: La Belle Vie – Act II
| 3rd Jul 2025 to 26th Jul 2025 | |
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The Scottish Gallery 6 Dundas Street , Edinburgh New Town EH3 6HZ |
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Goudie’s work reflects a life lived with conviction – rooted in place, family, and the expressive power of paint.
Born in Paisley in 1933, Goudie was a precocious talent who embraced both classical rigour and flamboyant expression, and he lived a dual life in France and Scotland. Whether capturing Breton customs or Glaswegian splendour, Goudie’s art brims with colour, drama, and human warmth.
This exhibition is not just about the past, it is a signal to the future. Just as Goudie’s Glasgow radiated light and potential, so too does the city today. With investment in cultural infrastructure, a thriving creative community and a renewed civic confidence, Glasgow remains a city ripe for artistic and economic regeneration, and Alexander Goudie stands as a shining, flamboyant and deeply heartfelt example of what it means to love and believe in this city.
We thank the Goudie family for generously sharing archive materials that enrich this exhibition.
Image: Goldfish at Kibble Palace: chalk on board c.2000
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