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The House for an Art Lover is an arts and cultural centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The building was constructed between 1989 and 1996 based on a 1901 Art Nouveau house design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, Margaret MacDonald.
Wedding venue, attraction and art haven, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Fantastic all inclusive wedding packages, memorable events, mesmerising exhibitions, delicious afternoon teas and more. Welcome to House for an Art Lover, one of the most unique venues in Glasgow.
House for an Art Lover was designed by the internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is situated in Bellahouston Park. The exterior of the House for an Art Lover has been realised in materials and craftsmanship as closely as possible to Mackintosh’s 1901 designs.
Originally designed by Mackintosh as an elegant country retreat for a person of taste and culture, today, more than 110 years later, House for an Art Lover exists to stimulate public interest in art, design and architecture.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901 and built in the attractive setting of Bellahouston Park in the 1990s, House for an Art Lover allows the visitor an insight into Mackintosh's renowned talent not just as an architect, but as a an artist, designer and pioneer of the Modern Movement.
House for an Art Lover has a fascinating history which defines the pioneering creativity of its designer and the ambition and ingenuity of a group of dedicated artists and engineers who worked to complete his vision more than 70 years later.
Nov 21, 2016 · House for an Art Lover is a hidden surprise in Glasgow, perfect for cultural travellers who enjoy art, design and architecture. Add it to your Glasgow itinerary on a rainy day or a sunny one, and allot a few hours to wander the grounds and the house, and to enjoy some treats or a meal in the on-site café.
In 1901, Mackintosh with wife Margaret entered a competition to design a “House for an Art Lover”, set by a German design magazine. The competition brief was “a grand house in a thoroughly...
The Studio Pavilion at House for an Art Lover offers free contemporary art in a public park, presenting a robust and diverse year-round programme of exhibitions, events, residencies, courses and public engagement opportunities that span art, design and architecture.
Jun 6, 2018 · In 1901, Mackintosh and his wife, the artist Margaret Macdonald, entered a competition organised by German design magazine Zeitschrift Fur Innendekoration to create a large country house for a...
