Modern Two facts for kids
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| Former name | Dean Gallery |
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| Location | 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR |
| Type | Art museum |
Modern Two is an art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It used to be called the Dean Gallery. It's one of two buildings that make up the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. This gallery is part of National Galleries Scotland. Modern Two is located across the road from its partner gallery, Modern One.
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History of the Building
This amazing building has a long history. It wasn't always an art gallery!
From Orphanage to Gallery
Back in 1727, a kind merchant named Andrew Gairdner started a place for children who didn't have parents. It was called an Orphan Hospital. The first hospital was built in 1734 in a busy part of Edinburgh.
Over time, the area around the hospital became very crowded. The building itself also started to get old. In 1828, people decided it was time to move the children to a healthier place. They chose a new spot on higher ground, just west of the city.
The famous architect Thomas Hamilton designed the new building. It was built between 1831 and 1833. The people in charge wanted a building that looked good and fit its important location. But they also wanted it to feel welcoming, not like a prison!
Building Design and Features
The building was known as the Dean Orphanage. It took three years to build. It was made from strong stone from a nearby quarry. The style is called English Baroque, with classical details.
The tall towers over the staircases have chimneys inside. They are a cool part of the Edinburgh skyline. The clock above the main entrance is very old. It came from the first Orphan Hospital. Even older, it was originally from a gate called the Netherbow Port, which was taken down in 1764.
The City of Edinburgh Council owns the building. For many years, it was used as the Dean Education Centre. Later, it was turned into the art gallery you see today.
You might notice some garden plots at the main entrance. These are allotment gardens. They were created in 1940. Many school grounds were used for growing food during that time.
Becoming an Art Gallery
The building was changed into an art gallery by the architect Terry Farrell and his team.
The gallery first opened its doors in 1999. It was built right across from the existing Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. In 2011, the two buildings got new names. The original one became Modern One, and this building became Modern Two.
Art Collection
Modern Two is home to some incredible art!
The Paolozzi Gift
One of the most special collections here is the Paolozzi Gift. It's a group of artworks by a famous artist named Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. He gave these works to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in 1994.
Other Artworks
The gallery also has a large collection of Dada and Surrealist art and books. Much of this was given by a generous person named Gabrielle Keiller. Modern Two also hosts special temporary exhibitions that change throughout the year.
Sculpture Garden
Outside Modern Two, there's a lovely sculpture garden. You can walk around and see many modern and unique sculptures. Some of these include:
- Gate (1972) by William Turnbull
- Two Lines up Excentric VI (1977) by George Rickey
- La Vierge d'Alsace (1919–1921) by Emile-Antoine Bourdelle
- There will be no Miracles Here (2007–2009) by Nathan Coley
- Master of the Universe (1989) by Eduardo Paolozzi
- Two Two-Way Mirrored Parallelograms Joined with One Side Balanced Spiral Welded Mesh (1996) by Dan Graham
- Macduff Circle (2002) by Richard Long
- Escaped Animals (2002) by Julian Opie
- Selected works at Modern 2
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Master of the Universe (1989) by Eduardo Paolozzi
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Vulcan (1989) by Eduardo Paolozzi in the Gallery's Great Hall
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Recreation of Eduardo Paolozzi's studio
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La Vierge d'Alsace (1919–1921) by Emile-Antoine Bourdelle
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There will be no Miracles Here (2007–2009) by Nathan Coley
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