Copy of a letter to Sir Alan Bowness concerning cancellation of an exhibition
AuthorWritten by
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Recipientsent to
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date12 March 1992
Mediumphotocopy on paper
ClassificationsMemorabilia
Dimensions29.5 x 20.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Estate of Ian Hamilton Finlay (2009)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017362.7
About MeThis letter is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend of the donor and corresponded with her over many years. This is a copy of a letter sent by IHF to Alan Bowness, intimating that he wishes to cancel a planned exhibition in Leeds because of the the poor reception of his current exhibition at ICA.