Sin

Lucas Cranach the Elder, Adam and Eve, 1526, The National Gallery, London.

Perth Museum & Art Gallery’s summer exhibition, Sin, organised in partnership with the National Gallery, brings together masterpieces from the 16th century to the present day, exploring the concept of sin through visual art. Perth is the first stop – and the only stop in Scotland – on this exclusive travelling exhibition, which will tour only four venues across the UK.

Visitors get a chance to get up close and personal with works by Rembrandt, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Jan Steen, Jan Gossaert, Tracey Emin, Ron Mueck, and more. These masterworks sit alongside treasures from Perth Museum & Art Gallery’s own collections that reflect various aspects of sin, such as works by JD Fergusson and Giovanni Antonio Galli, and many curious items that may surprise visitors with their connection to the theme.

Through great works of art and intriguing historical objects, the exhibition explores changing ideas about sin and morality throughout history, inviting visitors to reflect on their own ideas about sin and society today; and how attitudes have changed (or not) towards alcohol, sexuality, crime, and more.

There is also be a programme of events, talks, and workshops, inviting people to explore the themes of the exhibition in playful and intriguing ways.