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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre: Colonialism in Print

The Baptism of the Eunuch, 1641, Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt. © CSG CIC Glasgow Life Museums Collection

This tour will examine intaglio, transfer and silkscreen prints within Glasgow Museum’s collection that explores themes of race, trade and colonial histories. From early works such as Rembrandt’s etchings to contemporary screen prints by Graham Fagen, we will look at the presence of African and Caribbean diasporas within colonial contexts and the symbols and histories presented throughout.

Location: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow G53 7NN

Booking details: Free; limited to 15 spaces. Please email museumbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone 0141 276 9300 to book your place.

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