Edinburgh Art Festival Menu Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) Film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen elevated stop motion animation to an art. His innovative and inspiring filming, from the 1950s onwards, changed the face of modern movie making forever. Over the course of his career, Harryhausen brought model characters to life, mixing them with live action in a series of genre defining feature films including Clash of the Titans (1981), Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958). He also inspired a generation of filmmakers such as Peter Jackson, Aardman Animation, Tim Burton, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg, and his influence on blockbuster cinema can be felt to this day. For the first time, highlights from Ray’s collection are showcased, it is the largest and widest-ranging exhibition of his work ever seen, with newly restored and previously unseen material from his incredible archive. Virtual Exhibition Experience Get a fascinating look inside the exhibition and hear from family, friends and contemporaries, as well as just a few of the writers, animators and filmmakers who tell how Harryhausen and his work left an indelible mark on them. The Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema Virtual Exhibition Experience includes an array of content options including five specially created films, images and texts from the exhibition as well as archive films and objects from Ray Harryhausen’s life and work. The exhibition and the Virtual Exhibition Experience is a collaboration with The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation. Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema ARTIST Ray Harryhausen VENUE Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DS 0131 624 6200 enquiries@nationalgalleries.org www.nationalgalleries.org OPENING TIMES 26 April – 20 February 2022 Daily 10am – 5pm VISITOR INFORMATION Wheelchair Accessible Accessible Toilets Toilets Babychange Café Shop Bike Stand Hearing Loop Changing Places COVID SAFETY All festival venues have safety measures in place to follow the latest Government advice and guidelines Find out more TICKET INFORMATION £12-14, advance booking required Book now SOCIALS Instagram Facebook Twitter Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) Home to some of the world’s most famous art, the National Galleries of Scotland comprises four gallery buildings in Edinburgh: the Scottish National Gallery, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One and Two). Find out more Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DS View Venue Open in Google Maps You Might Also Like A selection of similarly themed events Art Late – 1 Online Daily 24hr Thomas Joshua Cooper | The World’s Edge Scottish National Portrait Gallery Thursday – Sunday 10am – 5pm Joan Eardley & Catterline Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) Daily 10am – 5pm Alison Watt | A Portrait Without Likeness Scottish National Portrait Gallery Thursday – Sunday 10am – 5pm Header image credit: Ray Harryhausen, Skeleton model with Medusa shield and Skeleton model with octopus shield from Jason and the Argonauts, (1963). © The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation. Collection: The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation (Charity No. SC001419). Join the mailing list The Festival About the Festival Equalities Accessibility Privacy Policy Contact Us What's On Partner Exhibitions Events Archive DIY Art Support Us Support Us Make A Donation Shop Our Funders And Supporters Edinburgh Art Festival, Institut français d’Ecosse, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, 0131 226 6558, info@edinburghartfestival.com Registered charity no. SC038360, Company registration no. SC314596 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All