A display of nine works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest - a significant gift to Glasgow Life Museums by Alasdair Gray following the death of his wife Morag McAlpine in 2014 - is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. 2025 marks 10 years since the gift was donated to Glasgow Life Museums and is on display in what would have been Gray’s 90th year. This is the first time objects from this bequest have been on display in a Glasgow Life Museums venue, and includes the original design artwork for _Poor Things_ - his novel published in 1992. Works on display include the wrap-around jacket for _Old Negatives_, artwork in progress for the jacket design of Agnes Owens' _People Like That, _and _A Working Mother_, among others. This display shows aspects of Gray’s artistic practice - the process of making artwork for publications, from inception to print. Artworks on display show the use and reuse of imagery, and ways of re-imagining the influence of historical artworks into Gray's own distinctive style. The display also highlight's Gray's use of erratum - the ability to use anything to hand (Tippex, sticky labels etc.) to instantly make changes to the works. The display is on until June 2026

This major new exhibition looks at the history and design of the world’s most famous and iconic dolls. Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years. Featuring over 250 objects, from the very beginning to the present day, this exhibition showcases fashion, architecture, furniture and the many friends of Barbie. Barbie: The Exhibition, created in collaboration between the Design Museum, London and Mattel, makes its Scottish debut at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, proudly hosted by Glasgow Life Museums. Want to hear the latest news? Sign up here to be among the first to know more about Barbie: The Exhibition!

Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in our Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all _Creative Citizens_ productions. The Creative Citizens project focuses on drama, music, art, short film-making, and creative writing. It works mainly with people in recovery from substance misuse. Featuring artwork from their previous exhibitions and ceramic creations from community workshops, this display shows what an inspiring and vibrant project _Creative Citizens_ is, and we are proud to welcome them to Kelvingrove. Come along, be inspired, and discover the world of _Creative Citizens_! Find out more about _Creative Citizens_ here , an InCahoots project.

Come along to this month’s Mini Museum Explorers for museum inspired fun and crafts. Our creative session is for 3-5 year olds and their carers so come along together and have some arty fun! Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove take place on: Friday 16th January Friday 13th February Friday 13th March There are sessions at 11-12 and 1-2. Drop in. Free. No need to book.