Monday Means Museums

Monday morning in Glasgow found us taking the bus to the Kelvingrove Museum. A massive stone building from the 1800s purpose built to house the donated collection.
Perhaps our favorite exhibit was on the Glasgow Boys, a group of artists from the 1880s, working thru the early 1900s. Incredible story of artists who supported, painted together, and learned from each other. The exhibit did a great job of showing how styles of the individual artists changed over time and explaining how they were influenced and influenced others.
Charles Reenie Mackintosh was well represented with everything from furniture to silverware. The story of his wife and her sister, the McDonald sisters, was hinted at but under represented.
The most surprising story for me was the Glasgow School of Art. Founded in the 1840s, the school taught day classes in the arts, but also had night classes for people of all social status and means. Wood work, ceramic, metal, fine arts etc. were all taught to improve the skill and design of local craftsmen. A number of the famous artisans of the late 1800s early 1900s were instructed at the Glasgow School of Art.
After a morning of art and culture, we crossed the street to Brew Dogs brew pub for lunch. A 5 am Saints red ale for me and a Vise wiesse for Mari. Two great burgers and another beer for me, Riptide Russian Stout.
The plan for the afternoon was to visit the Mackintosh House at the the Hunterain Museum on the campus of the University of Glasgow. Unfortunately, both are closed on Monday. So some shopping and a bus ride home, more adventures Tuesday.