Private View Invitation to "A Pittenweem Fancy" by Ian Hamilton Finlay
Artist
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Artist
Ron Costley
(Blackburn, England, 1939 - 2015)
AssociatedAssociated with
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date2006
Object NamePrivate View Invitation
Mediumcard, ink
ClassificationsMemorabilia
DimensionsPaper Size: 8 x 31.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017347.61
About MeFolded card private view invitation to "A Pittenweem Fancy" by Ian Hamilton Finlay at Kellie Lodging, High Street, Pittenweem, Fife. The private opening was at 8pm on Wednesday 14 July 1982, and the exhibition was open to the public from 15 July - 4 August 1982. The exhibition formed part of the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem Arts Festival 17 - 24 July, and all proceeds were donated to the Lifeboat.The card was designed by Ian Hamilton Finlay and Ron Costley. The front has "Diamond-Studdedfishnet" printed on it, and the exhibition information is on the inside.
This postcard is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
