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Modern African art, from Dar es Salaam to Dunoon


Posted 04 Aug 2021, by
Kate Cowcher
In May 1967, a painting of men cutting down trees arrived in Dunoon, the small seaside town on the Cowal peninsula, in the west of Scotland. The painting was by the Tanzanian artist, Samuel J. Ntiro, and was posted from Dar es Salaam by Ntiro himself to T. G. Henderson, Argyll County Council s Director of Education.
Ntiro s painting,
Chopping Wood, had been bought by the renowned writer Naomi Mitchison for a council-funded initiative called the Argyll Collection. Mitchison had founded the latter in 1960 during her time as Argyll County Councillor, when she lobbied Henderson for funds to acquire modern art for Argyll s schools. Mitchison believed that children in rural Scotland, many of whom lived several hours from major museums, deserved to have access to modern art, to inspire creativity and pride. ....

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RSNO Digital Season: Paul Lewis plays Grieg
In this latest installment of the RSNO’s digital season, Paul Lewis – hailed as one of the finest British pianists for generations – will be performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Joining forces with the RSNO and conductor Edward Gardner the performance is bookended by Grieg’s music for Peer Gynt, including performances of Morning and In the Hall of the Mountain King.
12 February from 7.30pm. Tickets from £10
Online event: https://www.rsno.org.uk
Glasgow Jazz Festival – Winter Wednesdays
The Glasgow Jazz Festival’s Winter Wednesday’s have returned this month, bringing you even more virtual jazz sessions every week throughout February. There will be exclusive live performances every Wednesday night from local Scottish jazz talent. This Wednesday sees Joe Williamson take to the stage for a solo set. ....

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