The Modern Institute, one of the most talked about art galleries in the country and described recently by Art Review Magazine as “a model for galleries around the world”, is moving its gallery to a newly refurbished space in the old bathhouse in Osbourne Street.
The gallery, which been based in the city’s Robertson Street for the past 12 years, has helped put Glasgow on the world art map through its association with some of the biggest names in contemporary art. The Modern Institute represents around 30 artists at an international level and has been associated with some of the biggest names in contemporary art, including Turner Prize winners Richard Wright and Simon Starling.
Over the past decade The Modern Institute has hosted shows in galleries across Europe and the USA and has three Turner Prize winners and five nominees on its books and several who have represented Scotland at the Venice Biennale.
The inaugural show featuring work by Jim Lambie opens on 16th April 2010 as part of Glasgow International’s programme. Other highlights this year include a solo show in September for Richard Wright.
Commenting on the new gallery, Toby Webster said:
“We really like the Merchant City area. I’m familiar with it as I was at Transmission for two years from 1995-97. It has a lot of potential and we are looking forward to opening in April.”
Above: Jim Lambie's recent work at GoMA