Finlay, Ian Hamilton, 1925-2006
Dates
- Existence: 1925 October 28 - 2006 March 27
Nationality
Scottish
Found in 1989 Collections and/or Records:
Ian Hamilton Finlay: Prints, 2004
Prudence Carlson wrote the essay for this catalogue. The Sackners attended this exhibition. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Ian Hamilton Finlay's Homage to Watteau / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Scobie, Stephen., 1976
This is an essay on Finlay's poem "Homage to Watteau." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Ideologic Utterances / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Mayer HJ ; Kellein T ; Weiermair P ; Simig P ; Bann S., 1991
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.
Idyll / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Simig, Pia Maria., 1998
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.
Idylle / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Hincks, Gary., 1991
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.
Idylls / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1990
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.
Idylls / Finlay, Ian Hamilton ; Bann S., 1990
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.
If the Garden were not a Republic / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Stewart, Mark., 1993
Im dunkein Laub die Gold-Orangen gluhn / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Simig, Pia Maria., 1994
This depicts a color photograph of a model sailing ship made by Finlay. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Images from the Arcadian Dream Garden / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1992
This book was Finlay's Christmas gift to friends. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Imitations Variations Reflections Copies / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1976
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.
Imprisoned in Every Italian Battleship / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Stewart, Mark., 1987
Improvisation No.1 / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Heideken, Carl., 1977
The photograph taken by Heideken is an image of the bottom of Finlay's pond. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
In a Fauve Painting the Most Important Colour is Grey / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1998
In eclipse / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Mills, Stuart; Gascoigne R; Seaman D., 1996
In Memoriam "The Roberts" / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1977
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.
In Sweet Harmony and Agreement with It Self: grove / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 2002
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.
In the back of every dying civilisation / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1981
The poem consists of two quotes attributed to Herbert Read and Claude Chimerique. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
In the Garden of Andrew Whittle's Rose Cottage / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Hincks, Gary., 1997
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.
In the Manner of the Early Winters / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1995
The two poetic lines for morning and evening of February 14th are for Valentine's Day. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.