Lyon & Turnbull is delighted to support Collecting Joan Eardley: From the Highlands to Hampshire, an exhibition in Berwick-upon-Tweed on 24 June 2026 exploring the lasting appeal and legacy of one of Scotland’s most celebrated twentieth-century artists.
Joan Eardley’s work captures both the raw vitality of urban Glasgow and the elemental power of the Scottish coastline. From her uncompromising portraits of children in Townhead to the wind-swept landscapes of Catterline, Eardley’s paintings are marked by emotional directness, expressive handling and a profound engagement with place.
This exhibition offers insight into how her work has been collected, appreciated and preserved across generations. By bringing together examples from private collections, it reveals the breadth of her achievement and the continued resonance of her vision far beyond Scotland.
Eardley’s reputation has grown steadily in recent decades, with collectors increasingly drawn to the immediacy of her mark-making and the strength of her subject matter. This presentation provides an opportunity to reflect not only on her artistic development, but also on the role of collectors in shaping the afterlife of an artist’s work.
Tickets for the event are available online and cost £6.00 each.
