Exhibition · 9 May – 1 November 2026
The Art & Craft of Print
Mottisfont, Hampshire
Emma Mason is pleased to be working with St Jude's Prints and Mottisfont to present original prints by Alistair Grant alongside Edwin La Dell and Peter Green in this major summer exhibition at the National Trust's Mottisfont in Hampshire.
Running from 9 May to 1 November 2026, The Art & Craft of Print celebrates British printmaking in its many forms. Curated in partnership with St Jude's Prints, the exhibition brings together leading figures in the history of British printmaking.
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Exhibition · April 2026
Panter & Hall, London
14–24 April 2026
A major exhibition of works by Alistair Grant at Panter & Hall gallery in London — paintings and prints spanning four decades, including the Étaples series and late abstract works of the 1980s and 1990s.
View at Panter & Hall →
Gallery · 2024
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Works by Alistair Grant — including Pink and Yellow and Black Reflections — have been featured at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, underlining the lasting appeal of his abstract coastal paintings. View at Scottish-Gallery →
Collections · Permanent
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Étaples-sur-Mer is held in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. The work exemplifies Grant's mastery of printmaking and his lifelong bond with the Normandy coast.
Collection · works
GOV/ART/COL
From 1941-43 he studied at Birmingham College of Art, before being conscripted into the Royal Air Force. He subsequently studied at the Royal College of Art, where he was appointed Head of Printmaking in 1970 and Professor in 1984. Grant was involved in the production of several UK films, including The Portrait of Dorian Gray and The Battle of Agincourt. After retiring from the Royal College, Grant focused on his work, exhibiting both in England and France and spending his time between London, Etaples and Paris.
View works →Press & publications
The Independent · 1997
Obituary — Tim Mara
On the occasion of Grant's death in May 1997, The Independent published a tribute by Tim Mara, describing him as an inspirational force in British printmaking and a painter of great painterly sensitivity.
Independent →The Scotsman · February 2012
Visual Arts Roundup
Alistair Grant was featured in a visual arts roundup published by The Scotsman alongside Roger Ackling, Andrew Miller and Barry McGlashan — a testament to his enduring presence in the British art world.
Auction record · Lyon & Turnbull, 2020
Le Touquet — record price
In 2020, Le Touquet sold at Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh for £5,100 — establishing a new auction record for the artist. His works at auction have been offered over 400 times since 1999.
Emma Mason · Prints available
Emma Mason Gallery, London
A specialist in British printmaking from the 1940s onwards, Emma Mason Gallery continues to offer prints by Alistair Grant, maintaining access to his graphic works for collectors and institutions.
Emma Mason Gallery →Selected works
Estate
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