In this episode, Professor Fiona Skillen from Glasgow Caledonian University is joined by Deputy Director & Chief Curator, Imogen Gibbon from National Galleries Scotland to explore how sport fits into this celebrated art collection.

Imogen talks about her role at National Galleries Scotland, how art works are selected, and why it's so important that sport is represented. We hear all about the recent acquisition of a portrait of Scottish footballing legend, Rose Reilly MBE, along with the other notable pieces that can be found in the collection. And Fiona asks, which other sporting figures and stories would Imogen like to see featured next?

You can here more about Rose Reilly MBE, and the reaction to her portrait in a companion episode available here as part of our Art of Sporting Heritage campaign: https://www.sportingheritage.org.uk/content/news/podcasts/podcast-a-portrait-of-rose-reilly-sport-in-national-galleries-scotland

The Representation of Sport in National Galleries Scotland

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