Skip to main content

Finlay, Ian Hamilton, 1925-2006

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1925 October 28 - 2006 March 27

Nationality

Scottish

Found in 1989 Collections and/or Records:

Ian Hamilton Finlay: Prints, 2004

 Item
Identifier: CC-52159-73278
Scope and Contents

Prudence Carlson wrote the essay for this catalogue. The Sackners attended this exhibition. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2004

Ian Hamilton Finlay's Homage to Watteau / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Scobie, Stephen., 1976

 Item
Identifier: CC-12535-12763
Scope and Contents

This is an essay on Finlay's poem "Homage to Watteau." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1976

Ideologic Utterances / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Mayer HJ ; Kellein T ; Weiermair P ; Simig P ; Bann S., 1991

 Item
Identifier: CC-27854-28989
Scope and Contents

At this exhibition, three catalogues were published and enclosed within a single slipcase. The first book that depicts the print, "Marine" on its cover, is apparently a reprinting of a catalogue laid out by Hansjorg Mayer which originated at the Kunsthalle Basel in 1990. It contains an introductory essay by Thomas Kellein. It features reproductions of publications by Finlay's Wild Hawthorn Press as well as photographic views of Stoneypath. The second book that depicts the print, "star steer" on its cover, features Finlay's stone, glass, and neon sculptures. It contains critical essays by Peter Weiermair and Stephen Bann. The third book is a biobibliography in English compiled by Pia Simig. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1991

Idyll / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Simig, Pia Maria., 1998

 Item
Identifier: CC-35415-37150
Scope and Contents

The color photograph on the cover of this card depicts a toy sailboat in a pond with high grass on the edges. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1998

Idylle / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Hincks, Gary., 1991

 Item
Identifier: CC-11098-11313
Scope and Contents

The poem that reads, "Brilliant blazing bonfire" in English and French is illustrated with an engraving by Hincks. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1991

Idylls / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1990

 Item
Identifier: CC-12536-12764
Scope and Contents

This exhibition dealt with Finlay's sculptural objects. A work entitles "Rock Rose" that consisted of a concrete bowl filled with fishing net is reminiscent of Finlay's net collage in Furnival's book, Liber Amicorum 1964-1985 (4), a work held by the Sackner Archive. Stephen Bann contributed a critical introduction to this exhibition. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1990

Idylls / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Bann S., 1990

 Item
Identifier: CC-12206-12430
Scope and Contents

The card is accompanied by a critical essay by Bann and photographic reproductions of Finlay's works in the show. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1990

Im dunkein Laub die Gold-Orangen gluhn / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Simig, Pia Maria., 1994

 Item
Identifier: CC-12594-12826
Scope and Contents

This depicts a color photograph of a model sailing ship made by Finlay. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1994

Images from the Arcadian Dream Garden / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1992

 Item
Identifier: CC-11061-11276
Scope and Contents

This book was Finlay's Christmas gift to friends. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1992

Imitations Variations Reflections Copies / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1976

 Item
Identifier: CC-12561-12793
Scope and Contents

The poems in this booket were composed in the style (as attributed by Finlay) to Gomringer, Aram Saroyan, Gael Turnbull and Lochac. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1976

Improvisation No.1 / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Heideken, Carl., 1977

 Item
Identifier: CC-11265-11480
Scope and Contents

The photograph taken by Heideken is an image of the bottom of Finlay's pond. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1977

In Memoriam "The Roberts" / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1977

 Item
Identifier: CC-12027-12250
Scope and Contents

This card lists dead artists and poets whose first name has been falsely designated by Finlay as "Robert," e.g., Robert Masson, Robert Picabia, Robert Ozenfant, etc. After the heading "In Memoriam," a small Christian Cross has been printed. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1977

In Sweet Harmony and Agreement with It Self: grove / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 2002

 Item
Identifier: CC-43157-45213
Scope and Contents

The poem deals with philosophy of life after John Smith, the Cambridge Platonist. The text is printed on green colored card stock signifying a 'grove.' -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2002

In the back of every dying civilisation / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1981

 Item
Identifier: CC-12066-12290
Scope and Contents

The poem consists of two quotes attributed to Herbert Read and Claude Chimerique. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1981

In the Garden of Andrew Whittle's Rose Cottage / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Hincks, Gary., 1997

 Item
Identifier: CC-35348-37082
Scope and Contents

The line drawing on the cover depicts a toy airplane suspended by a fishing rod above a patch of leaves. The poem reads, Rows of beans - And one old bomber - To scare the birds. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1997

In the Manner of the Early Winters / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1995

 Item
Identifier: CC-12955-13247
Scope and Contents

The two poetic lines for morning and evening of February 14th are for Valentine's Day. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1995