Michael Docherty RSA b. 1947
Biography
Docherty is a painter and creator of artworks using found objects, born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, in 1944. He studied at Edinburgh College of Art (1964–9) and an Andrew Grant Scholarship allowed him to travel to France and Spain. Docherty gathers found objects, which he paints and which together chronicle his travels. His first solo show was in 1970 at Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh.
Over 50 years of practice, Docherty has exhibited nationally and internationally, accumlating numerous awards along the way; including the W Gillies Award to Northern Africa and another to Cuba. Please consult RSA Archives, Edinburgh College of Art/University of Edinburgh Archives and Richard Demarco Archives regarding Awards and Research.
Exhibitions
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Conversations with Paolozzi
20 September - 28 October 2018The Academicians' Gallery Free entry Conversations with Paolozzi will bring together responses of Royal Scottish Academicians to the Scottish-Italian artist, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005). Timed to coincide with the publication...Read more -
Winter Flowers
20 January - 8 March 2018RSA Lower Galleries Free entry In 2015, an Anne Redpath lithograph was purchased for the RSA Collection. Winters Flowers was made by Anne in collaboration with Harley Brothers in Edinburgh....Read more
