This major new display showcases more than 170 pieces from the exceptional Sandy Dunbar collection of studio ceramics.
This major new display showcases more than 170 pieces from the exceptional Sandy Dunbar collection of studio ceramics. Studio ceramics are unique items or small runs of works made in clay by independent artist-potters, dating from the early 20th century to the present day.
Sandy Dunbar (1929-2012) of Pitagaveny, near Elgin, was a lawyer, farmer, conservationist, former Director of the Scottish Arts Council and lifelong patron of the arts. Dunbar said of his passion for pots, “Having come rather late to pots, I am now deeply interested, and go round visiting the potters I like and forming what unwittingly is becoming a collection.”
We invite you to pick up the pots, explore the art and science of pottery and discover ceramics by a wide range of potters including Michael Cardew, Clive Bowen, Svend Bayer, Chris Keenan and Walter Keeler.
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Visitor information
Address
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1FQ
03000 200293
Opening times
Monday 10am - 5pm.
Tuesday closed.
Wednesday - Saturday 10am-5pm.
Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Exclusions and safety measures
Admission is free. You can choose to book your ticket in advance at www.aagm.co.uk or scan the QR code at the door. You can arrive at any time and stay as long as you like.
We have a number of safety measures in place, including hand sanitising stations throughout the building and some temporary routes which are clearly signed. Please wear a mask when you visit. You can find answers to frequently asked questions on oru website at www.aagm.co.uk
Refurbishments
Aberdeen Art Gallery is proud to be a joint winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020. Aberdeen Art Gallery is home to one of the finest collections in the UK. Between 2015 and 2019 the Gallery underwent a once-in-a-lifetime redevelopment supported by Aberdeen City Council and the National lottery Heritage Fund and led by Hoskins Architects. With more treasures on display and vastly improved visitor facilities Aberdeen Art Gallery, which includes the Cowdray Hall concert venue and the Remembrance Hall, is a must-see on any visit to the city.
