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STV News
08-07-2025
- Business
- STV News
Billionaire donates 16 Scottish paintings in memory of late husband
An Indian billionaire has donated 16 paintings from some of Scotland's most significant historical artists to Renfrewshire's civic collection, in memory of her late husband. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw made the donation as a tribute to her husband John Shaw, who was an enthusiastic collector of Scottish art. Mrs Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder and chairwoman of Biocon Ltd, which describes itself as India's largest biopharmaceutical company. Mr Shaw, who died in 2022 after a short illness, was born in Glasgow and forged an international career with thread company Coats Viyella. Mrs Mazumdar-Shaw said: 'John was a proud Scot and his career at Coats was foundational in shaping his life.'She added: 'Wherever in the world he went, his collection of Scottish art allowed him to carry a part of his homeland with him. 'I hope these works will now bring that same sense of connection and inspiration to those who visit the Paisley Museum.' The collection includes paintings by portrait artist Henry Raeburn and James Paterson, one of the 'Glasgow Boys', who came to prominence at the end of the 1800s. Most works are from the 1800s, though the collection spans from the 1700s to the late 20th Century. PA Media John Shaw, art collector and businessman who died in 2022. PA Media Paisley Museum is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration and the artworks are intended to go on display in its 'secret collection' at a storefront on the high street. Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, Renfrewshire Council's spokesperson on culture, said: 'We are incredibly grateful to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for this generous donation. 'John Shaw was part of Paisley's past industrial success, and now he will be very much embedded in its future cultural regeneration. 'We're sure that our magnificent museum will be something of which he and his family can be truly proud and we're delighted to be able to associate ourselves with the Mazumdar-Shaw family.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
John Shaw's Scottish art gifted to Renfrewshire collection
A total of 16 paintings have been gifted to the collection by philanthropist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in memory of her late husband John Shaw. Mr Shaw, who grew up in Glasgow and enjoyed a long career with thread manufacturer Coats Viyella, was a lifelong collector of Scottish art. A portrait of John Shaw (Image: Supplied) The works, drawn from his personal collection, have been donated to Paisley Museum as a tribute to his connection with the town and its industrial heritage. Dr Victoria Irvine, curator of art at OneRen, said: "We're incredibly grateful for this wonderful donation. Read more: 'Very serious offences': Serial rapist who attacked teenage girl and woman jailed "John Shaw certainly had a good eye and his collection represents many prestigious Scottish painters. "This acquisition will help us tell the story of Scottish art in the years ahead." The collection features pieces by some of Scotland's most celebrated artists, including Henry Raeburn and James Paterson of the Glasgow Boys. Ms Mazumdar-Shaw, chairperson of Biocon Limited and one of India's leading philanthropists, said: "John was a proud Scot and his career at Coats was foundational in shaping his life. "Wherever in the world he went, his collection of Scottish art allowed him to carry a part of his homeland with him. "I hope these works will now bring that same sense of connection and inspiration to those who visit the Paisley Museum." Most of the paintings date from the late 1800s, with the earliest from the late 1700s and the most recent from the late 20th century. The works will be available for public viewings and housed in Paisley's Secret Collection, the UK's only high street-accessible museum store, until Paisley Museum reopens. Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of OneRen and Renfrewshire Council's spokesperson on culture, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for this generous donation. "John Shaw was part of Paisley's past industrial success, and now he will be very much embedded in its future cultural regeneration. "We're sure that our magnificent museum will be something of which he and his family can be truly proud and we're delighted to be able to associate ourselves with the Mazumdar-Shaw family.'
The National
08-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Billionaire donates 16 paintings to Paisley Museum for late husband
A total of 16 paintings have been gifted to the collection by billionaire philanthropist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in memory of her late husband John Shaw. Shaw, who grew up in Glasgow and enjoyed a long career with thread manufacturer Coats Viyella, was a lifelong collector of Scottish art. A portrait of John Shaw (Image: Supplied) The works, drawn from his personal collection, have been donated to Paisley Museum as a tribute to his connection with the town and its industrial heritage. Dr Victoria Irvine, curator of art at OneRen, said: "We're incredibly grateful for this wonderful donation. "John Shaw certainly had a good eye and his collection represents many prestigious Scottish painters. "This acquisition will help us tell the story of Scottish art in the years ahead." The collection features pieces by some of Scotland's most celebrated artists, including Henry Raeburn and James Paterson of the Glasgow Boys. Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and chair of Biocon Limited and one of India's leading philanthropists, said: "John was a proud Scot and his career at Coats was foundational in shaping his life. "Wherever in the world he went, his collection of Scottish art allowed him to carry a part of his homeland with him. "I hope these works will now bring that same sense of connection and inspiration to those who visit the Paisley Museum." Most of the paintings date from the late 1800s, with the earliest from the late 1700s and the most recent from the late 20th century. The works will be available for public viewings and housed in Paisley's Secret Collection, the UK's only high street-accessible museum store, until Paisley Museum reopens. Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of OneRen and Renfrewshire Council's spokesperson on culture, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for this generous donation. "John Shaw was part of Paisley's past industrial success, and now he will be very much embedded in its future cultural regeneration. "We're sure that our magnificent museum will be something of which he and his family can be truly proud and we're delighted to be able to associate ourselves with the Mazumdar-Shaw family.'
