One-off Billy Connolly art exhibition coming to Glasgow next year

To celebrate the release of Billy Connolly’s new book The Accidental Artist, his UK publisher John Murray Press has partnered with Castle Fine Art and Cass Art to host a special one-off exhibition showcasing 20 incredible artworks from Billy, and to inspire accidental artists everywhere.

'People think I paint or draw things on purpose. I don't, I just draw. It is a portal for my imagination. And, just like my stand-up, I never know where it will lead.' - Billy Connolly

In elegant, simple lines, Billy conjures up a land of fantastic beasts, mysterious inventions, and blissful calm. Some drawings are charmingly simple, others feel complex, strange or rebellious.

Through them, Billy offers fascinating glimpses of his childhood and his Scottish homeland, takes us on journeys to far-flung places, and shares his life-long obsession with music, wildlife and fashion.

The Accidental Artist exhibition, like the book, brings together the best of Billy's drawings with a selection of his most beloved stories. The exhibition includes six deeply personal new artworks for 2024, exclusively available to purchase from Castle Fine Art.

These include pieces which see Billy recalling his Glasgow childhood, living in the Scottish countryside and a bit of Scots history, alongside an insight into his favourite hobby, fishing, as practised near his Florida home. It is a joyful collision of colour, creativity and storytelling, and an exhilarating new portrait of Billy's extraordinary life.

The free exhibition will be on display in Billy’s hometown of Glasgow from 14th December 2024 – 14th January 2025 at The Art Space inside Cass Art, 63 – 67 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3EN. Books will be available to buy in the Cass Art store and the artwork is available from Castle Fine Art 96 Queen Street, Glasgow or castlefineart.com.