Glasgow-born artist Steven Campbell's painting was commissioned by Glasgow Airport before later being donated to Renfrewshire’s civic collection.
In the late 90s, a golden, idealised version of Glasgow provided an uplifting image for passengers travellers through Glasgow Airport.
He went on to achieve huge success, making an extraordinary impact on New York’s art scene in the 1980s before becoming a dominant figure in the renaissance of Scottish visual art on his return toNow Campbell’s romanticised version of Glasgow will soon become the single biggest painting on display at the refurbished Paisley Museum, when it reopens next year following a £45 million refurbishment.
The Paisley Museum team recently played host to his Steven’s wife, Carol, former art critic and family friend, Clare Henry, and Grainne Rice from National Galleries Scotland, among others, to see the painting at The Secret Collection in Paisley - the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK high street, containing thousands of objects reflecting Renfrewshire's heritage and culture.
“It’s been a real joy to bring Carol and those who loved Steven and his work to contribute to what will be a spectacular display in our new museum – and I have no doubt The Golden City will bring joy to a new generation of art lovers.” “I’ve worked at the airport for over 23 years and remember fondly how Steven Campbell’s incredible work would almost always draw the attention of passengers and staff alike as they travelled through the terminal.“Being a Paisley boy, I’m also glad to see that The Golden City work will have pride of place in the town’s museum following its extensive refurbishment and will be enjoyed by generations to come.
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