Joan Eardley | The Nature of Painting

Explore the vibrant works of Joan Eardley from a whole new perspective for free at Modern Two in April 2026.

Often thought of as an isolated figure, Joan Eardley | The Nature of Painting offers a unique opportunity to look at how the much-loved artist engaged with the world and artists around her. Discover Eardley’s oil paintings alongside a selection of works from Scotland’s world class national collection by artists such as John Constable , Claude Monet , contemporaries such as Jean Dubuffet and Antoni Tàpies , and closer to home Scottish artists from William McTaggart to Bet Low . Joan Eardley | The Nature of Painting takes a fresh look at the artist’s work in a wider context. Offering a rare insight into how Eardley viewed artists both of and before her time, discover the artistic synergies between their work.

What to expect:
Painting