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‘One of the most brilliant students’
I recently came across a fascinating account of the life of Dr Francis Maxwell Chrystal [1882-1944], written by James Hamilton, Research Principal for the WS Society. Much of the photographic … Continue reading ‘One of the most brilliant students’
To live and feel
To play this ‘televisual poem’ please click here or on the image below: Credits: ‘I don’t know‘ performed live by Lisa Hannigan [2009]; Mossgrove butterflies; Mossgrove Japanese anemones [2026]; Big … Continue reading To live and feel
Chrystal photographs
I am working on a number of posts for Hole Ousia that will explore the lives and work of a father and son. The father was George Chrystal [1851-1911] a … Continue reading Chrystal photographs
Magnus Jackson [Photographer, Perth]
I am putting together an account of the life of Magnus Jackson, photographer, Perth. I will share this in due course. The above photograph is of the Jackson studio and … Continue reading Magnus Jackson [Photographer, Perth]
‘We will do what is right not what is easy’
In the window of Allanwater Chiropractic, Bridge of Allan, Saturday, 19th September 2026
in other words
I have hand-coloured on photoshop this advertisement that I came across in The Scotsman, 13 May 1960.
‘We have always to find new ways of seeing things’
The Scotsman, 6 June 1960: Art in Scotland: EXERCISE IN THE ABSTRACT In opening Helensburgh Art Club’s exhibition in the Victoria Hall, Helensburgh, on Saturday, Mr Maurice Lindsay stated “No … Continue reading ‘We have always to find new ways of seeing things’
IN
The above image is one of the photographs of Robert Reinhardt in the Trove archive. Like me, Robert visited churchyards and always had his camera with him. The photograph frames … Continue reading IN