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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.'
Daily Record
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Further delays hit Paisley Museum refurbishment
The construction phase is expected to be completed by the end of the year - five months later than previously stated. Paisley Museum is now scheduled to reopen its doors in the second half of 2026, Renfrewshire Council has confirmed. The transformation of the museum - the first major refurbishment in the building's 150-year history - continues to progress, with construction expected to be completed by the end of the year - five months later than previously stated. The installation period to fit out the museum with artefacts and displays will take several more months, meaning the site will not now officially open until the later half of next year. The museum was initially scheduled to open in 2024 with a construction cost of £45million. However a number of unforseen problems with the building has caused several delays and costs to soar. In December last year councillors agreed to release an extra £12.5m to get the project over the line, having already increased the budget to £52.8m. Council officials said increased costs following the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with issues such rotted roof joists, dry rot, wet rot, asbestos, extensive plasterwork repairs and historic drainage failures, means the budget now sits at £65million. In a statement issued this week, Renfrewshire Council and One Ren - the leisure arm of the local authority who will run the museum once opened – said they were are working closely with construction contractor Kier to 'expedite progress'. The statement reads: 'The modernisation of Paisley Museum into a world-class visitor destination is the first major refurbishment in the building's 150-year history. 'It is an extremely complex refurbishment and the contractors Kier have encountered a number of unforeseen issues which have impacted the timeline for completion and by extension, the opening. 'However, the work being undertaken will bring the historic building up to modern standards, protect its long-term future, and attract thousands of visitors to Paisley town centre each year. 'Construction is expected to be complete by the end of this year, after which the fit-out phase will begin to prepare the museum to exhibit its outstanding collections of art, heritage and artefacts.' It adds: 'We are grateful to all our funders for their continued support as we work together to create a destination that celebrates Paisley and Renfrewshire's unique place in the world.' Following the completion of construction, the fit-out phase will begin, with the newly extended galleries allowing more of the museum's remarkable items to be displayed than ever before. A date for the official reopening will be confirmed by OneRen once construction is complete.
