Tartan but spartan
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There are still unanswered questions about the contents of the new Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, which is due to be officially opened on Nov 30, 1998. The story of Scotland displayed at this museum is based wholly on the items in Scotland's national collections. However, some observers questions whether the stories of these items can be presented in a sufficiently exciting way with only explanations, captions and multimedia interpretation. In particular, the Twentieth Century gallery does not seem to really address current issues.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Pots of talent well applied
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Contemporary Applied Arts in London, England, was started in 1948 as the Crafts Centre of Great Britain. It is a registered charity, and aims to prompt excellence in British craft. It received funding annually through the Crafts Advisory Committee from the early 1970s until 1996, but now relies on income from retail turnover, along with some sponsorship and membership fees. Director Mary la Trobe Bateman aims to encourage consumers to enjoy the widest possible range of quality crafts.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Scotland the brave
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The new Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the result of an international competition which attracted considerable controversy. It provides the first purpose-built structure in which the wide range of objects required to represent Scotland's history can be displayed. The external architecture appears weightless, combining a late 20th century design with elements of Scottish architectural history. Inside, there is great richness, with many spatial and iconic surprises.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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