Stories
- Article
In the tracks of Derek Jarman’s tears
Researcher E K Myerson shares her moving encounters with the personal papers of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman.
- Article
Louis Wain’s cryptic cats
Once famous for his quirky cat illustrations, today Louis Wain is often portrayed as a ‘psychotic’ artist whose illness can be mapped out through his drawings. Here Bryony Benge-Abbott takes a more rounded view.
- Article
Mary Bishop and the surveillant gaze
Writer and artist Rose Ruane explores the paintings of Mary Bishop, created during a 30-year stay in a psychiatric hospital, which speak of constant medical surveillance and censorious self-examination.
- Article
The unimprovable white cane
Recent technological additions to the white cane aim to make the world easier for visually impaired people to navigate. Alex Lee explores whether new is really better.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
J. S. - Painting of Trees in the grounds of Crichton Royal Institution
Date: 1944Reference: DGH1/7/3/2/21Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
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Patient's Portfolio
Date: c.1951-c.1966Reference: DGH1/7/3/2/22Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
Company-wide Newsletters & Journals (internal)
Date: 1942 - 2000Reference: WF/M/PB/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Large 20th century photograph of a portrait of Henry Tuke, painted by H.S. Tuke in 1892
Date: Early - mid 20th centuryReference: RET 1/8/6/1/2Part of: The Retreat Archive- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Large 20th century photograph of a portrait of Samuel Tuke, painted by H.S. Tuke in 1892
Date: Early - mid 20th centuryReference: RET 1/8/6/1/3Part of: The Retreat Archive