Robert Gordon University Art and Heritage Collections

21/04/2026

On Friday some of the Library team helped return all the items used for the Gray's School of Art Aberdeen 140 exhibition at Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums to our store room back on campus. A lot of bubble wrap, and some cries of "pivot", were utilised!

If you made it along to the exhibition we'd love to hear what your favourite item was?

21/10/2025

This week's object of the week is a small collection of artworks by John Inglis, created in 2010, part of the 'Orkney Postcard' series, group of twenty small compositions.

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This week’s object of the week is a small collection of artworks by John Inglis, created in 2010. Broken Gates, Deerness by John Inglis, 2010 These artworks are part of the ‘Orkney Post…

20/10/2025

Sam Tarvit received a Highly Commended Purchase Award for their jewellery collection, titled 'Arbores Loqui Latine'. A set of earrings and a broach was selected by the artist to be added to the collection, along with one of the custom made stands for display.

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Sam Tarvit received a Highly Commended Purchase Award for their jewellery collection, titled ‘Arbores Loqui Latine’. A set of earrings and a broach was selected by the artist to be adde…

16/10/2025

This weeks Object of the Week is Running Man by Ian Gildea. This artwork consists of a plinth with a revolving LCD screen displaying moving images.

Gildea received an Art and Heritage Purchase Award for his show in 2007

This weeks Object of the Week is Running Man by Ian Gildea. This artwork consists of a plinth with a revolving LCD screen displaying moving images. Gildea received an Art and Heritage Purchase Awar…

15/10/2025

Construction has begun. It is 1965 and the Gray's School of Art move from the city centre of Aberdeen beckons. The ground has been prepared, and out of the solid foundations there springs a steel structure many will come to know so well. A new beginning for Gray's School of Art along with its staff and its students. A place full of light which would soon launch many creative journeys and friendships, and it still does. Meaningful to many. An anniversary approaches. Go create....

Construction has begun. It is 1965 and the Gray’s School of Art move from the city centre of Aberdeen beckons. The ground has been prepared, and out of the solid foundations there springs a s…

03/10/2025

24/09/2025

This week's object of the week is an untitled embroidery piece by Rebecca Crompton. The piece is white darning on net, depicting a tennis figure motif, created in 1934.

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This week’s object of the week is an untitled embroidery piece by Rebecca Crompton. The piece is white darning on net, depicting a tennis figure motif, created in 1934. Untitled Embroidery, R…

23/09/2025

Hannah Reid's presented a vibrant and cohesive fashion collection titled 'The Jig Is Up', founded in the ideals of wearability and sustainability and inspired by Irish dance attire. She received a highly commended Purchase Award and two of her garments have been added to the collection.

Hannah Reid’s presented a vibrant and cohesive fashion collection titled ‘The Jig Is Up’, founded in the ideals of wearability and sustainability and inspired by Irish dance attir…

12/09/2025

This week's object of the week is 'Constructed', by Rachel Mack, who received a purchase award in 2015.

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This week’s object of the week is ‘Constructed’, by Rachel Mack, who received a purchase award in 2015. Constructed, Rachel Mack, 2015 Artist’s statement:’Constructed’…

09/09/2025

Claire Carey received a Highly Commended Purchase Award for her degree show video installation.

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Claire Carey received a Highly Commended Purchase Award for her degree show video installation. The show consisted of three videos projected onto different walls in a darkened room, each depicting …