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Nell Baxter and Dundee’s Celtic Revival

Nell Baxter and Dundee’s Celtic Revival Image
Dundee-born artist and designer Nell Baxter (later known as Helen Kippen) played a key role in an extraordinary cultural movement at the end of the 19th century known as the Celtic Revival, which sought to reconnect to Scotland’s ancient past through art, literature and music. Dundee played a vital role in this movement, not least as the meeting place of its two central figures, botanist and polymath Patrick Geddes and painter John Duncan. Baxter joined them to work on various projects in Edinburgh before returning to Dundee to become part of a growing decorative arts community in the city.

This exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Baxter’s birth, placing her in the wider context of Dundee’s role in the Celtic Revival. It showcases never-before-seen designs by her along with work by her Dundee contemporaries including John Duncan, Stewart Carmichael and George Dutch Davidson. It also features contemporary artworks inspired by the Celtic Revival and embroideries made by the Dundee Stitch and Textile Group based on Nell's designs.

Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 9.30am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm. Please note that earlier closing hours may apply on weekdays during the winter vacation. We advise arriving no later than 5pm. The galleries will be closed for Christmas 21st Dec-5th Jan.

Information published by Leisure and Culture Dundee.
Free.
Promoted By: University of Dundee Museums
Dates
Thursday 21st November 2024 9:30am
Friday 22nd November 2024 9:30am
Saturday 23rd November 2024 11:00am
Monday 25th November 2024 9:30am
Tuesday 26th November 2024 9:30am
Wednesday 27th November 2024 9:30am
Thursday 28th November 2024 9:30am
Friday 29th November 2024 9:30am
Saturday 30th November 2024 11:00am
Monday 2nd December 2024 9:30am
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9:30am
Wednesday 4th December 2024 9:30am
Thursday 5th December 2024 9:30am
Friday 6th December 2024 9:30am
Saturday 7th December 2024 11:00am
Monday 9th December 2024 9:30am
Tuesday 10th December 2024 9:30am
Wednesday 11th December 2024 9:30am
Thursday 12th December 2024 9:30am
Friday 13th December 2024 9:30am
Saturday 14th December 2024 11:00am
Monday 16th December 2024 9:30am
Tuesday 17th December 2024 9:30am
Wednesday 18th December 2024 9:30am
Thursday 19th December 2024 9:30am
Friday 20th December 2024 9:30am
Monday 6th January 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 7th January 2025 9:30am
Wednesday 8th January 2025 9:30am
Thursday 9th January 2025 9:30am
Friday 10th January 2025 9:30am
Saturday 11th January 2025 11:00am
Monday 13th January 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 14th January 2025 9:30am
Wednesday 15th January 2025 9:30am
Thursday 16th January 2025 9:30am
Friday 17th January 2025 9:30am
Saturday 18th January 2025 11:00am
Monday 20th January 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 21st January 2025 9:30am
Wednesday 22nd January 2025 9:30am
Thursday 23rd January 2025 9:30am
Friday 24th January 2025 9:30am
Saturday 25th January 2025 11:00am
Monday 27th January 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 28th January 2025 9:30am
Wednesday 29th January 2025 9:30am
Thursday 30th January 2025 9:30am
Friday 31st January 2025 9:30am
Saturday 1st February 2025 11:00am
Monday 3rd February 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30am
Wednesday 5th February 2025 9:30am
Thursday 6th February 2025 9:30am
Friday 7th February 2025 9:30am
Saturday 8th March 2025 11:00am
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