Gray’s School of Art: 140 Years - Never make a head bigger than a melon - Aberdeen Art Gallery

Marking 140 years of Gray’s School of Art, this major exhibition reflects on the evolution of studio practice, teaching, and artistic relationships across generations.

Using the School’s 1966 relocation from Schoolhill to Garthdee as a lens, the exhibition reflects on Gray’s evolving identity, from its 19th-century roots in the Mechanics’ Institute, through post-war reform, to its role in today’s creative ecology.

Exploring shifts in studio practice, teaching and cultural production, the exhibition and associated programme of events offer a space for speculation and provocation, sparking new conversations about the role of art schools now and in the future.