Gwen Hardie facts for kids
Gwen Hardie (born in 1962) is a talented Scottish artist. She is known for her unique paintings and has shown her work in many famous places around the world.
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About Gwen Hardie
Gwen Hardie was born in a place called Fife, Scotland, in 1962. She grew up in Aberdeenshire, another part of Scotland. Gwen loved art and decided to study it at the Edinburgh College of Art. After finishing her studies, she lived in big cities like London and Berlin. In the year 2000, she moved to New York City in the United States, where she lives now.
Special Achievements and Art Shows
Gwen Hardie has received many special invitations and honors. She was invited to "artist residencies" in places like the Bogliasco Foundation in Italy, and Yaddo, MacDowell, and VCCA in America. These residencies are like special retreats where artists can focus on their work.
In 1990, Gwen made history. She became the youngest artist ever to have her own solo art show at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh. This was a very big deal for a young artist!
Where You Can See Her Art
Gwen Hardie's artwork is so important that it is kept in many famous art collections. You can find her paintings in places like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her art is also part of the British Council collection and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh. Other places that own her work include the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon, Portugal, and several galleries and councils across Scotland and England.
Past Exhibitions
Gwen Hardie's art has been displayed in many public exhibitions. Here are some of the places where her work has been shown:
- Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, 2015
- Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, 2015
- Smoyer Gallery, Roanoke College, USA, 2014
- Garis & Hahn, New York
- The Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
- Ann Lanntair and Taigh Chearsabhagh, The Hebrides, Scotland, 2013
