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Image Not Available for Sparta Longa, Lettuce Brevis: A Message From Ian Hamilton Finlay
Sparta Longa, Lettuce Brevis: A Message From Ian Hamilton Finlay
Image Not Available for Sparta Longa, Lettuce Brevis: A Message From Ian Hamilton Finlay

Sparta Longa, Lettuce Brevis: A Message From Ian Hamilton Finlay

Associated (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Associated
Date1979
Object NameMagazine Article
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsMemorabilia
DimensionsPaper Size: 29.5 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017170.18
About MePartial photocopy of a magazine article published in an unidentified publication. It is thought to date to 1979 and discusses works by Ian Hamilton Finlay in the V&A exhibition, "The Open and Closed Book: contemporary book arts".

This photocopy is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend of the donor.
Ars Longa - Vita Brevis
Ars Longa - Vita Brevis
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of Artension
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of Artension
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Galerie Marcel Patrick Manchon
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Galerie Marcel Patrick Manchon
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1995
Image Not Available for Correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Joyce Laing
1994
Image Not Available for The Garden on the Hill: Ian Hamilton Finlay at Little Sparta. Arts Magazine, February 1990
The Garden on the Hill: Ian Hamilton Finlay at Little Sparta. Arts Magazine, February 1990
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1990
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Ian Hamilton Finlay
27 January 1981
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of The Scotsman
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of The Scotsman
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1980
Image Not Available for Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1989
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to The Lord Advocate
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to The Lord Advocate
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1983
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Dame Judith Hart
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Dame Judith Hart
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1983
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Alexander Walker, Sheriff Officer
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Alexander Walker, Sheriff Officer
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1983
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Antony Whitaker, Legal Manager, Times Newspapers
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Antony Whitaker, Legal Manager, Times Newspapers
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of the Jewish Chronicle
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of the Jewish Chronicle
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the President, Ligue des Droits de l'Homme
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the President, Ligue des Droits de l'Homme
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to President Mitterrand
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to President Mitterrand
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Ralph Beyer
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Ralph Beyer
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Julian Spalding, Director of Manchester City Art Galleries
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Julian Spalding, Director of Manchester City Art Galleries
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Dominique Bozo with enclosure of Scottish Television News script and Flashart Supplement Article
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Dominique Bozo with enclosure of Scottish Television News script and Flashart Supplement Article
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of Times Literary Supplement
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Editor of Times Literary Supplement
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1989
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Ian Hamilton Finlay
5th March 1980
Image Not Available for Correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Joyce Laing
1991
Image Not Available for Letters from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the British Council and the Editor of the Guardian
Letters from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the British Council and the Editor of the Guardian
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1986
Image Not Available for Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Joyce Laing
1993