So, like, this lady Clare Henry got some big honor from the Glasgow Group, which is a group of artists in Glasgow who do their own thing, you know? She’s been writing about their art for, like, 50 years or something. Crazy, right?
Clare used to be a big shot art critic for The Herald back in the day, from 1980 to 2000. Then she bounced to New York for 20 years, but now she’s back chillin’ in Glasgow. She’s not just a critic, though. She’s also an art curator and printmaker. She’s curated exhibitions all over the place – Edinburgh, London, India, Los Angeles, you name it. She even did a Scottish show at the Venice Biennale in 1990. Pretty cool, huh?
Before she was writing for The Herald, Clare was all about that Glasgow Print Studio life in the 1970s. She’s a founder member and was even the chair at one point. Talk about dedication, right?
In 2014, she donated a bunch of her stuff – like cuttings, flyers, and photos – to the Glasgow School of Art. That’s like, a whole 37 years of history right there. Impressive, if you ask me.
Now, at 83 years young, Clare got offered an honorary membership of the Glasgow Group. They’re launching a new exhibition at the New Glasgow Society, and she’s getting in on the action. The Glasgow Group has been around since 1958 when three artsy graduates from Glasgow School of Art decided they were tired of the status quo. They wanted to shake things up and give artists a voice. Respect.
The Glasgow Group has been holding exhibitions every year since they started. They even had a big 50th-anniversary bash with over 70 artists showing off their work. Some big names have been part of the group, like Alasdair Gray and Douglas Gordon. Pretty legit crew, if you ask me.
Clare’s son Damian is also part of the Glasgow Group. I guess art runs in the family, huh?
The latest exhibition features 13 artists with a mix of paintings, sculptures, and photos. Clare’s been reminiscing about the old days when the Glasgow Group was making waves with their shows at places like the Tramway and the McLellan Galleries. Times have changed, but the spirit remains the same.
Clare’s still keeping an eye on Scotland’s art scene, even after all these years. She’s been speaking out about stuff like the Glasgow School of Art fires and the drama between the Paisley Art Institute and Paisley Museum. She’s not afraid to stir the pot and speak her mind. Gotta respect that.
She’s been writing about art since the late ’70s, covering everything from the Edinburgh Festival to the Glasgow Group. She’s still going strong, even though she admits she’s feeling pretty ancient these days. But hey, age is just a number, right?
Getting that honorary membership from the Glasgow Group meant a lot to Clare. It’s nice to be recognized for all the hard work she’s put in over the years. She’s been a part of the Scottish art scene since the ’70s, even when she was living it up in the US of A.
So there you have it, folks. Clare Henry may be older now, but she’s still as passionate about art as ever. She’s been a key player in the art world for over 50 years, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Keep doing your thing, Clare. Scotland’s art scene wouldn’t be the same without you.
