‘Head to Head’ showcases portrait sculpture from across the National Galleries of Scotland. A spectacular selection of sculpted heads and figures, from ancient to modern and executed in a wide range of media, will be on display. The exhibition illustrates how sculptors continue to reference the illustrious tradition of the portrait bust but in various ways also seek to break free from it. Featuring a rich variety of work in terms of style and scale, the display will form a dramatic spectacle in the Contemporary Gallery.
Head to Head | Portrait Sculpture • Ancient to Modern
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
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