Lunchtime Talk: Macdonald Portraits - Then and Now

Talk by Jessica Barrie, Curator at Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums.Join curator Jessica Barrie for a closer look at the Macdonald Bequest - a striking group of 93 uniformly sized Victorian portraits - and its lasting legacy at Aberdeen Art Gallery.

Focused on artists portraying themselves and each other, the collection reflects its time, with all sitters being men.

Discover how this story is being reshaped today through contemporary additions by artists including Ade Adesina and Arpita Shah, bringing new perspectives and a broader view of artistic identity.