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Burrell Collection

British

/ ˈbʌrəl /

noun

a gallery in Glasgow, noted for its collection of paintings, textiles, furniture, ceramics, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Burrell Collection

C20: named after Sir William Burrell (1861–1958), Scottish shipping magnate, and his wife Constance, who founded the collection

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The Burrell Collection has been named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, which comes with a £120,000 award.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

Since reopening, the Burrell Collection welcomed over 500,000 visitors and contributed an economic impact of £20m for Glasgow in its first six months.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

They are joined on the shortlist by Glasgow's Burrell Collection and the MAC in Belfast.

From BBC • May 22, 2023

Glasgow Life's chief executive, Bridget McConnell, said the Burrell Collection was "among the finest personal art collections ever amassed".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022

The exhibition's compact, informative catalog recounts the history of the Italian painting collection, which is primarily housed in two Glasgow Museum buildings: the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Burrell Collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2015

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