Talbot Rice Gallery, Art museum at Old College of University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Talbot Rice Gallery is an art museum in Old College of the University of Edinburgh, housing three distinct exhibition spaces. The rooms range from a contemporary gallery with white walls to a neoclassical section within what was once a natural history building.
The museum opened in 1975 after the university library moved to a new location in 1967. Renovation work was made possible by substantial funding from the Gulbenkian Foundation.
The gallery presents work from artists around the world throughout the year, weaving together contemporary pieces with the university's extensive art collection. Visitors experience how modern and historical artwork share the same educational setting.
The gallery sits in Old College on South Bridge and entry is free for all visitors. Exhibitions change regularly throughout the year, so there is always something different to see.
The building where the gallery sits was designed by two different major architects of the 1800s. This blend of Robert Adam and William Henry Playfair designs creates an unusual backdrop for modern art displays.
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