125 Years On: Glasgow's Great International Exhibition of 1901

Find out about the many interesting events that led up to the mounting of the 1901 exhibition which was the second international exhibition to be held in Glasgow. It was a celebration of the art and industry of the 19th century at the dawn of the 20th century. A wide selection of exhibitors from some of the many countries that took part, and who built special pavilions, will be discussed.

A number of the Glasgow Boys were involved in the organising committees, and the art collector, William Burrell, was also an important member within a number of committees. This amazing event was recorded by contemporary artists and photographers who relished the spectacle of the opulent buildings located in the wonderful setting of Kelvingrove Park, complete with gondoliers punting along the River Kelvin. One of the aims of the exhibition was to inaugurate Kelvingrove Art Gallery, one of only two buildings to remain when the site was cleared after the close of the exhibition.

Hildegarde Berwick studied art history and museum studies at Glasgow University and Manchester University. She has worked as a Curator in various galleries across Scotland and also for Scottish charities in a governance role. Hildegarde is now retired and is pursuing several research projects.

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