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Oct
2024

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

I have contributed to a new film from 'Exhibition on Screen' about the National Gallery exhibition 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers'. In Cinemas from November 6th 2024
Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

More information about screenings is available here

Oct
2024

More Sun, More Colour!

I'm delighted that my new exhibition 'More Sun, More Colour!' will be on show at the Scottish Gallery from October 31st - November 23rd 2024.

The exhibition can be viewed online at the Scottish Gallery via the link below and in the Exhibitions section of this website
May
2023

Beyond the Blue Horizon

My first solo show with Portland Gallery, includes over thirty works of tropical sunsets, sparkling seas and plush interiors taken from inspiring regions surrounding the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. 
11th -26th May 2023
Beyond the Blue Horizon

Morning on the Mediterranean on show at the Portland Gallery

Oct
2022

Times article

It's time now to fast-track the Glasgow School of Art, like 'Notre Dame'.
Oct
2022

Lachlan Goudie in the North

Follow Lachlan as he searches for a 'Painting Paradise' in the North of Scotland.

This film accompanies the exhibition 'Painting Paradise' at the Scottish Gallery, 3rd-26th November 2022

Lachlan painting in the North

Oct
2022

Sunday Post Article

24th October 2022; Artist Lachlan Goudie on why the gutted Glasgow School of Art building demands more urgent action and his new exhibition at The Scottish Gallery
Sunday Post Article

Sunday Post article.  Photo Paul Stewart

Oct
2022

Painting Paradise

I'm very excited that my new exhibition 'Painting Paradise' will be on show at the Scottish Gallery from November 3rd - 26th 2022.

The exhibition can be viewed online at the Scottish Gallery via the link below and in the Exhibitions section of this website
Sep
2022

The Story of Scottish Art, now available in Paperback

I'm delighted that 'The Story of Scottish Art' is now available in paperback
384 Pages | £25.00
The Story of Scottish Art, now available in Paperback

This is the story of how Scotland has defined itself through its art over the past 5000 years, from the earliest enigmatic Neolithic symbols etched onto the landscape of Kilmartin Glen to Glasgow’s fame as a centre of artistic innovation today. Lachlan Goudie brings his perspective and passion as a practising artist and broadcaster to narrate the joys and struggles of artists across the millennia striving to fulfil their vision and the dramatic transformations of Scottish society reflected in their art.

The Story of Scottish Art, paperback edition

Apr
2022

Inside Museums: Glasgow’s Treasure Palace

BBC4, 6th April 2022

Artist Lachlan Goudie visits Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum to explore a collection that he has loved since he was a boy.

Kelvingrove is Glasgow’s most important and popular cultural institution, a treasure palace that is home to a vast array of art and artefacts from across the world and across time. It has been a hugely influential part of Lachlan’s life, the single most important collection in shaping his ambition to become a painter.

Exploring an institution he has treasured all his life, in this film Lachlan will rediscover objects with fresh eyes, revealing the power of Kelvingrove’s collection to enlighten our past, and change the way we look at the world today.
Inside Museums: Glasgow’s Treasure Palace

Watch the programme on iplayer

Sep
2021

Life Drawing Live

In a groundbreaking TV event broadcast across BBC Two and BBC Four, Joe Lycett hosts the biggest ever live life drawing masterclass from English Heritage’s Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. Experts Daphne Todd and Lachlan Goudie will guide celebrity amateur artists, including comedian Johnny Vegas, singer Kimberly Wyatt and footballer David James, through a series of poses inspired by classical works of art.

The whole BBC2 programme can now be watched again on i-player including the BBC4 'Pose cam' which will allow you to have an uninterrupted view of each of the poses
Jul
2021

Alexander Goudie article

‘I learnt virtually everything I know about the art of painting from him’, an article I have written for The Times about growing up with the great Scottish painter Alexander Goudie as my father
Alexander Goudie article

Click here for the Times article

Jul
2021

Alexander Goudie Exhibition. ‘An Artist’s life; Act I’

1st - 24th July 2021

The Scottish Gallery
16 Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6HZ
T: 0131 558 1200

Alexander Goudie (1933-2004) RP RGI, was a Scottish figurative painter renowned for his swaggering portraits of Lord Chancellors, business tycoons, celebrities (including Billy Connolly) and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


This new exhibition at The Scottish Gallery charts his beginnings in post-war Paisley in the 1940s, student years at Glasgow School of Art in the 1950s and his early career – a period in which Goudie embarked upon a life-long project to document the evolving landscape and culture of his wife’s homeland, Brittany.
May
2021

Joan Eardley Podcast

To mark the centenary of the birth of Joan Eardley, one of the greatest painters of Scotlands landscape and character, Ive recorded a series of interviews about the artists life with the National Galleries of Scotland as a podcast.
Joan Eardley Podcast

www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/joan-eardley-podcast

Feb
2021

The Scottish Colourists

I was interviewed by the National Galleries of Scotland for this short film about The Scottish Colourists
Feb
2021

The Celtic Revival

I was interviewed by the National Galleries of Scotland for this short film about The Celtic Revival
Feb
2021

Rob & Romesh Vs… Art

I help give this pair a crash course in art history on ‘Rob & Romesh Vs... Art’.
Rob & Romesh Vs… Art

The first episode of Season 3 is available to view at Sky.com

Dec
2020

University Challenge Christmas Special 2020

I led Christs College Cambridge into the valley of unanswerable questions. Find out why Paxman described the team performance as absolutely dismal…

I led Christs College Cambridge into the valley of unanswerable questions. Find out why Paxman described the team performance as absolutely dismal

Oct
2020

Inside Museums

I’ve made a film about the palliative power of masterpieces at the National Galleries of Scotland. ‘Inside Museums’ BBC 4, 7pm, Wednesday 14th October 2020
Inside Museums

On iPlayer soon after.
https://www.bbc.co.uk
@NatGalleriesSco

Oct
2020

Once upon a time

I have a new exhibition at 'The Scottish Gallery' in Edinburgh running from 28th October-25th November 2020. ‘Once upon a time’ features paintings of fairy tales, landscapes to escape to and still lifes to contemplate. Art born of lockdown.
Once upon a time

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https://scottish-gallery.co.uk

Sep
2020

The Story of Scottish Art

My new book, ‘The Story of Scottish Art’ is published on September 3rd.
The Story of Scottish Art

The Story of Scottish Art is a page-turning narrative full of scandals and rebellions, seismic historical events and personal tragedies that inspired or destroyed artists. It is the epic story of how 5000 years of creativity defined a nation – from the earliest Neolithic symbols etched onto the landscape of Kilmartin Glen to Glasgow’s fame as a contemporary centre of artistic innovation.  Available to purchase at your local bookshop and online via Waterstones and Amazon

181 Illustrations | £29.95 hardback
 
Sep
2020

New website

I’m delighted to launch my new website enhanced with new layout, images and assorted media links.
New website

Many thanks for a wonderful design to www.72dotsperinch.co.uk

Sep
2020

BBC Life Drawing Live

Life drawing live returns, the largest life drawing class in the country! Join live on television and online.
Apr
2019

Celebrity Painting Challenge

I’ll be judging the work of 6 celebrity artists in the new series of Celebrity Painting Challenge.
Celebrity Painting Challenge

BBC1 8pm
from Thursday 4th April 2019

www.bbc.co.uk

May
2019

Shipyard

I will be showing paintings, drawings and sculptures in my latest exhibition ‘Shipyard’.

There will be an artist's talk on Thursday 30th May.
Shipyard

11th May – 7th June 2019

The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath Street
Glasgow G2 4HU

T (+44) 0141 248 5210
www.glasgowartclub.co.uk

Oct
2018

Solo Exhibition at The Scottish Gallery

I’m delighted to be having my first solo exhibition at the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh 'A year at the easel' - paintings, drawings and watercolours from the studio and travels.
Solo Exhibition at The Scottish Gallery

31st October-27th November 2018.

The Scottish Gallery
16 Dundas Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6HZ

T (+ 44) 0131 558 1200
www.scottish-gallery.co.uk

Apr
2019

Painting Trip to Jordan

I will be leading a painting trip to Jordan in April 2019. The 9 day journey will include the chance to sketch extraordinary landscapes and the archaeological remains of Madaba and Petra.
Painting Trip to Jordan

8th-16th April 2019

For details contact Spencer Scott travel:
www.spencerscotttravel.com

Jun
2019

Mackintosh: Glasgow’s neglected genius

I’ve made a documentary about the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, ‘Glasgow’s neglected genius'. It will be broadcast on BBC2 Scotland at 9pm on Tuesday 5th June. Available afterwards on iPlayer and coming soon to BBC4.
Mar
2019

Painting the Holy Land

I’ve made two programmes about painting the Holy Land.
‘In a two-part special for Holy Week, artist Lachlan Goudie goes on a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land, sketching and painting the people and landscapes he sees there.’
Painting the Holy Land

Painting the Holy Land.

BBC1 Friday 30th March 9am
BBC1 Sunday 1st April 9am
BBC4 Sunday 1st April 8pm
BBC4 Monday 2nd April 8pm

www.bbc.co.uk

Feb
2017

The Big Painting Challenge returns

BBC1 from Sunday, 12th February 2017 at 6pm I’ll be returning as a judge in the second series of ‘The Big Painting Challenge’.
The Big Painting Challenge returns

Find all the details at:

www.radiotimes.com

Mar
2018

Major exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

I’m having a major exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, inspired by my experiences in the shipyards of Scotland.
Major exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

’Shipyard’ runs from March 17th 2018 – 11th June 2018

The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints made over the last 7 years.

www.nmrn-portsmouth.org.uk

Aug
2018

Awesome Beauty on the BBC

I’ve made a documentary for BBC4 about the history of British artists painting our extraordinary industrial landscape.
Awesome Beauty on the BBC

Tuesday 29th August BBC4 9pm and afterwards on iPlayer.

www.bbc.co.uk

Aug
2018

The Times

I’ve written about my experiences painting in mines, shipyards, quarries and steel mills for the Times newspaper, 27th August 2018.
Jun
2018

Sargent the Watercolours

I’ve made a short film with the Dulwich Picture Gallery about the watercolours of John Singer Sargent.
Sargent the Watercolours

Sargent the Watercolours

21st June-8th October 2017
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery Road
London SE21 7AD

www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Mar
2017

Maclaurin Gallery and Rozelle House exhibition in Ayr

I’m exhibiting a series of new paintings at the Maclaurin Gallery and Rozelle House in Ayr.

4th February to 19th March 2017
Maclaurin Gallery and Rozelle House exhibition in Ayr

Rozelle House Galleries, Rozelle Park,
Monument Road,
Ayr KA7 4NQ

www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Jun
2017

Tam O’Shanter at Rozelle House Galleries

For the first time since 2000, the complete cycle of ‘Tam o’Shanter paintings by Alexander Goudie goes on display at Rozelle House and the Maclaurin Gallery in Ayr.
Tam O’Shanter at Rozelle House Galleries

Rozelle House
Monument Road
Ayr
Ayrshire KA7 4NQ

Throughout his life he was inspired by a broad range of subjects, from the rural landscape of Brittany to the art of sumptuous still lives; from Oscar Wilde’s play ‘Salome’ to Robert Burns’ poem ‘Tam o’Shanter’. He even decorated the interiors of great ships, notably the 25,000 tonne flagship of the Brittany Ferries fleet, ‘Le Bretagne’. This exhibition will include work from across the whole of his career, including paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics.’

Apr
2017

The Big Painting Challenge

The Big Painting Challenge returns on Sunday 1st April 6pm
The Big Painting Challenge

The Big Painting Challenge returns on Sunday 1st April 6pm

www.bbc.co.uk

Apr
2016

Alexander Goudie RP RGI – A Retrospective

For the first time since 2000, the complete cycle of ‘Tam o’Shanter paintings by Alexander Goudie goes on display at Rozelle House and the Maclaurin Gallery in Ayr.
Alexander Goudie RP RGI – A  Retrospective

Alexander Goudie RP RGI;
A Retrospective

11th – 16th April 2016The Mall Galleries, London SW1
Information available from the Mall Galleries
Tel: 020 7930 6844

‘Alexander Goudie (1933-2004) was one of Scotland’s leading figurative painters. After training at the Glasgow School of Art he distinguished himself as a portrait painter whose sitters included HM Queen Elizabeth II. His virtuoso painting style was directly influenced by the legacy of the Scottish Colourists and The Glasgow Boys.

Throughout his life he was inspired by a broad range of subjects, from the rural landscape of Brittany to the art of sumptuous still lives; from Oscar Wilde’s play ‘Salome’ to Robert Burns’ poem ‘Tam o’Shanter’. He even decorated the interiors of great ships, notably the 25,000 tonne flagship of the Brittany Ferries fleet, ‘Le Bretagne’. This exhibition will include work from across the whole of his career, including paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics.’