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A flaming locomotive and the future stars: RSA200 celebrates a bicentenary for Scottish Art

The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) has launched RSA200, a nationwide initiative involving over 100 partners to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The program highlights Scotland's art history and contemporary practice, kicking off with the New Scottish Contemporaries exhibition featuring recent graduates like Daye Allan, Malachy McCrimmon, and Poppy Gannon.

This bicentennial celebration underscores the RSA's pivotal role in nurturing Scottish artistic talent for two centuries. By focusing on emerging artists and partnering with institutions across the country, RSA200 aims to solidify Scotland's cultural identity and demonstrate the ongoing vitality and relevance of its art scene on both a national and international stage.