Saturday 25 October, 3-4pm | Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
£10 | purchase your tickets here
Join Kirkcaldy Galleries for a special conversation celebrating the legacy of Scottish art and collecting.
Broadcaster and writer Michael Portillo, grandson of the linen manufacturer and collector J. W. Blyth (1873–1962), will be in conversation with Guy Peploe, grandson of the Colourist S. J. Peploe (1871–1935) and a leading 20th-century picture specialist and author.
Blyth, who served as Art Convenor of Kirkcaldy Art Gallery for 36 years, was instrumental in building the town’s outstanding collection of Scottish Colourist paintings. This event offers a rare opportunity to hear two voices with unique family connections reflect on the passion for collecting, the importance of patronage, and the enduring influence of the Colourists.
Don’t miss this one-hour event which brings Kirkcaldy’s own cultural history vividly to life, a must for anyone interested in art, heritage, and the stories behind great collections. Part of the Kirkcaldy Galleries 100 celebrations.
