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Edwin G. Lucas (1911-1990) was one of the most unique Scottish painters of the 20th century. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he channelled the influence of Surrealism in his work, cultivating an original and highly imaginative style of painting during the 1940s and 50s that set him apart from his contemporaries. Today, however, he is virtually unknown.

Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye is the first major exhibition to focus on this unusual and enigmatic artist. Featuring over sixty artworks from public and private collections, including loans from the artist’s estate and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, it traces the untold story of Lucas’s life and career.

This exhibition will be accompanied by the forthcoming illustrated catalogue Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye, written by Helen E. Scott and published by Sansom & Co in August 2018.

Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye

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Hill and Adamson Unknown Woman

In Focus: Scottish Photography

Sat 7 Jul 2018 to Sun 19 May 2019 Fine art photography in Scotland from the 19th century to present day.

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Curator sits admiring two paintings on display - both paintings are in gold frames

City Art Centre

Free entry | Recommended donation £3 | Last entry 4.30pm

The City of Edinburgh’s Art collection is one of the finest in Scotland, and includes works by the most important Scottish artists. More info