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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow School of Art honours two former graduates
Jasleen Kaur and Hiroaki Kimura were celebrated for their "outstanding contributions" to the fields of fine art, design, and architecture. Jasleen, a 2008 GSA graduate known for her interdisciplinary work centred on cultural memory, diasporic identity, and colonial histories, was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters. Read more: Glasgow student who lost brother and cared for mum wins award for resilience Hailing from Pollokshields, Jasleen's work is informed by her Sikh upbringing and spans various media including sculpture, installation, and video. The artist and winner of the 2024 Turner Prize expressed her gratitude for the award. She said: "It was unexpected, but a total honour to be awarded the Honorary Doctorate this year, especially as Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art are such significant places to me. "They are both places that have shaped me, and I think often of how fortunate I am to have had access to free education, which was totally life-changing." Japanese architect and researcher Hiroaki Kimura was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters. Hiroaki, who began his studies of Charles Rennie Mackintosh while studying in Glasgow, has dedicated over four decades to documenting and promoting Mackintosh's work globally. Professor Sally Stewart, head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture, said: "While practising and teaching over the last 40 years, first in Kobe and subsequently at the Kyoto Institute of Technology, Hiroaki has never ceased to be interested in the studies he began as a student here at The Glasgow School of Art, or the opportunities that those studies opened to him." The GSA also celebrated the talents of its students, with Anna Lewis, a graduate of sculpture and environmental art, awarded the 2025 Newbery Medal for her work. Martin Newth, head of the School of Fine Art, said: "Anna creates extraordinary objects that are beautifully and precisely crafted. "She brings the same careful attention to detail to arranging the varied pieces in her evocative and deeply enigmatic installations. "Anna is a wonderful artist whose work is hard to categorise and offers exactly the kind of challenge that makes it so compelling." Other finalists for the Newbery Medal, who each received a Chair's Medal, were Iestyn Howorth from the product design programme, Emelie Christina Fraser from architecture, and Duoduo Lin from the silversmithing and jewellery department. Read more: Brothers graduate together from the same course at UWS Paisley with first-class degrees Professor Penny Macbeth, director and principal of GSA, said: "Today marks a key moment for our graduates as they move forward into the next stage of their creative careers, equipped with skills they have learned during their time here at The Glasgow School of Art and applying them in new roles across the creative sector. 'This year's honorary doctorates are exemplars of the impact and legacy that our global creative network of graduates can make, demonstrating the value of creative education and the importance that creative people can make in setting the pace, in asking challenging questions, and in offering positive solutions. "We are proud to award the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of the outstanding success they have each achieved in their respective fields, expanding their research and creative practices to international significance and acclaim. "Jasleen Kaur is the seventh GSA graduate to win the prestigious Turner Prize. "Her interdisciplinary practice explores how we define ourselves and preserve and challenge our traditions. "Architect and teacher Hiroaki Kimura has made a significant global contribution to research and knowledge related to Mackintosh, through a long and remarkable relationship with the institution that has spanned over 40 years."
The Herald Scotland
11-07-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Turner Prize winner and expert on MacKintosh receive GSA doctorates
Kaur is being celebrated for her innovative and interdisciplinary work exploring cultural memory, diasporic identity and colonial histories. Born in Glasgow's Pollokshields, her work is rooted in her Sikh upbringing and spans sculpture, installation, sound and video. She said: 'It was unexpected, but a total honour to be awarded the Honorary Doctorate this year, especially as Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art are such significant places to me. 'They are both places that have shaped me, and I think often of how fortunate I am to have had access to free education, which was totally life-changing.' Read More Professor Penny Macbeth, Director and Principal of The Glasgow School of Art, added: 'Today marks a key moment for our graduates as they move forward into the next stage of their creative careers, equipped with skills they have learned during their time here at The Glasgow School of Art and applying them in new roles across the creative sector. 'This year's honorary doctorates are exemplars of the impact and legacy that our global creative network of graduates can make, demonstrating the value of creative education and the importance that creative people can make in setting the pace, in asking challenging questions, and in offering positive solutions. 'We are proud to award the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of the outstanding success they have each achieved in their respective fields, expanding their research and creative practices to international significance and acclaim. Jasleen Kaur is the seventh GSA graduate to win the prestigious Turner Prize. 'Her interdisciplinary practice explores how we define ourselves and preserve and challenge our traditions. Architect and teacher Hiroaki Kimura has made a significant global contribution to research and knowledge related to Mackintosh, through a long and remarkable relationship with the institution that has spanned over 40 years.' Professor Stephen Bottomley, Head of the GSA's School of Design, continued: 'Jasleen Kaur was the winner of the 2024 Turner Prize and a graduate from the GSA's world-class BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery programme, one of the original subjects taught at The Glasgow School of Art's first incarnation as Glasgow Government School of Design, founded in 1845. 'Our graduates run businesses, work in industry, and lead or teach on the UK's leading design programmes. This year, it is especially fitting that we celebrate the practice and standing of one of the world's most respected artists and inspirational teachers in art and design.' Kimura's award comes for his promotion of Rennie Mackintosh, and that began when he studied in Glasgow and he's now spent four decades sharing his legacy with the rest of the world and in his home country of Japan. Professor Sally Stewart, Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture, said: 'While practising and teaching over the last forty years, first in Kobe and subsequently at the Kyoto Institute of Technology, Hiroaki has never ceased to be interested in the studies he began as a student here at The Glasgow School of Art, or the opportunities that those studies opened to him. 'He has fostered and consolidated connections between artists, architects and patrons, between our institutions, professional bodies, and creative communities. Over regular visits to the School, he has recorded the changes to The Glasgow School of Art – occupied and in use, at work and at play, injured, renovated and once again damaged. 'The art school building has become a close friend. His documentation of this remains unparalleled, as does his knowledge of both the mystery and achievements of Mackintosh—an architect from another time but with continuing relevance.'
Glasgow Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Pictures inside the Glasgow School of Art fashion show
The live catwalk show collectively celebrated the achievements of all students studying BA(Hons) Fashion Design at The Glasgow School of Art. It saw graduating students debut showcase new designs for the first time within The Reid Gallery space. Glasgow School of Art 2025 Fashion Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Read more: Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts reveal May programme These designs hoped to embody creative freedom and diversity, reflecting their individual interests and aspirations. All four year groups presented new work together. Year One students showcased their working process in an exhibition of drawings and illustrations. Glasgow School of Art 2025 Fashion Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Year Two presented garments comprising two contrasting projects under the title Juxtaposition. Year Three displayed under the title Outerwear Project, drawing inspiration from Harris Tweed textile's design history. Meanwhile, highlights of the graduating students' catwalk show included new designs informed by several themes, materials, personal experiences, and rich aesthetic references. Glasgow School of Art 2025 Fashion Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Glasgow School of Art 2025 Fashion Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Julia Maclean-Evans, programme leader BA (Hons) Fashion Design, said: "The BA(Hons) Fashion Design programme fosters a diverse, creative learning environment where students can develop into confident, specialised fashion designers. "This year's graduating students have imaginatively honoured and learned from fashion and cultural traditions whilst looking to the future, learning to balance originality of concept with design viability. "Many have also used their role as emergent designers to shape and lead on ethical, sustainable and responsible fashion design practices." The 2025 fashion show is sponsored by Moda. School of Art 2025 Fashion Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Read more: Glasgow pubs to host themed parties for May bank holidays Glasgow School of Art 2025 Fashion Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Susan McGowan, general manager of Moda, Holland Park, said: "Embracing and embedding ourselves in the culture and heritage of the cities we open our rental neighbourhoods in is a core part of the Moda mentality. "As we prepare to welcome residents to Moda, Holland Park for the first time, it is a huge privilege to be able to support an organisation as prestigious as The Glasgow School of Art. "We're looking forward to working in partnership with the School to celebrate the emerging talent in the fashion world." The garments and portfolio of supporting work from the 2025 graduate fashion show are available to view at the Reid Building, during The Glasgow School of Art's 2025 Degree Show, which runs from May 30 to June 8 across the entire GSA campus.
