Turner in January | Scotland & Ireland Exchange Vaughan Bequests

In 2025 the National Galleries of Scotland will commemorate the 250th birthday of beloved British artist JMW Turner with a once-in-a-lifetime, free exhibition. For the first time, visitors will be able to marvel at over 30 Turner watercolours from Dublin. As part of this special partnership, the Turner works from the Scottish national collection will go on display at the National Gallery of Ireland allowing visitors in both Scotland and Ireland to connect with works from the Henry Vaughan Bequest they don’t often get to see. In this film, Charlotte Topsfield from the National Galleries of Scotland and Anne Hodge from the National Gallery of Ireland discuss this exceptional exchange of artwork. Turner in January | Ireland's Vaughan Bequest from the National Gallery of Ireland at the Royal Scottish Academy building will be a one-off special take on the keenly-awaited and much-loved annual tradition. Spanning the breadth of Turner’s career, visitors can roam through sweeping seascapes, dramatic landscapes and spectacular cities, many displayed in their original frames. This exhibition is free to visit and opens on 1 January 2025. It is supported with thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery and Sir Ewan and Lady Christine Brown. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalgalleriesscot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalgalleriesscot TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationalgalleriesscot