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Artist's Fight Goes to French President
Image Not Available for Artist's Fight Goes to French President

Artist's Fight Goes to French President

Associated (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Author
Publisher
Date1988
Object NameNewspaper Article
Mediumnewsprint
ClassificationsMemorabilia
DimensionsPaper Size: 10.5 x 30.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017359.135
About MeNewspaper article from the Glasgow Herald dated Friday April 15 1988. The article discusses Ian Hamilton Finlay's fight for an apology from the French Government after their cancellation of his major commission of a piece commemorating the French Revolution. This was amidst accusions that he was a Nazi and anti-Semite.

This newspaper cutting is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend.
Image Not Available for France Won't say Sorry to Finlay
France Won't say Sorry to Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Protest Backs Finlay in Nazi Row
Protest Backs Finlay in Nazi Row
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Art World Fury Mounts Over Decision to Axe Revolution Commision
Art World Fury Mounts Over Decision to Axe Revolution Commision
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay to Joyce Laing
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Letters between Joyce Laing, Peter Davidson and a Representative for the President of France
Letters between Joyce Laing, Peter Davidson and a Representative for the President of France
Joyce Laing
1988
Image Not Available for Letter from Sue Finlay
Letter from Sue Finlay
Sue Finlay
1988-1989
Image Not Available for Open Letters from Sue Finlay and Ian Hamilton Finlay
Open Letters from Sue Finlay and Ian Hamilton Finlay
Sue Finlay
1988-1989
Image Not Available for Correspondence Related to the Cancellation of Ian Hamilton Finlay's Commission for the Bicentenary of the French Revolution
Correspondence Related to the Cancellation of Ian Hamilton Finlay's Commission for the Bicentenary of the French Revolution
Joyce Laing
1988
Image Not Available for Artist is not a Nazi
Artist is not a Nazi
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Smash Them Like a Thunderbolt
Smash Them Like a Thunderbolt
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1988
Image Not Available for Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1989
Image Not Available for Finlay's part in the Revolution
Finlay's part in the Revolution
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1987
Image Not Available for Enough to Make Thomas Paine Weep
Enough to Make Thomas Paine Weep
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for A Question of Complicity
A Question of Complicity
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
1980 / 1930
1980 / 1930
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1988
Image Not Available for Move to clear Scot branded a 'Nazi'
Move to clear Scot branded a 'Nazi'
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1989
Image Not Available for Art must be on its guard
Art must be on its guard
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Fair deal plea for Scottish artist
Fair deal plea for Scottish artist
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
VENDAVAL
VENDAVAL
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
27 December 1928
GALERNA
GALERNA
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
24 November 1927
Image Not Available for Artist Issues Demand for French Apology
Artist Issues Demand for French Apology
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 Enough to make Thomas Paine weep
Enough to make Thomas Paine weep
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